When you watch a television show and a couple gets a divorce, you usually see a situation where the couple lives in separate homes, one having the marital home and another sometimes taking the couch at a relative’s. However, there are no laws that state this is how it should be done. One of the… Continue reading →
The Reasons and Consequences Regarding Hiding Assets
When you are going through a divorce, you expect your spouse to be fair and they expect you to do the same. But what happens if one spouse decides to battle unfairly and hides assets? This can result in penalties and a negative divorce that you may have never expected. Reasons for Hiding Assets Let’s… Continue reading →
Help… my Ex-Spouse Always Badmouths me to my Child
“Your mother doesn’t do it as good as me.” “The reason why your father is late is because he doesn’t care about anything.” “Your parent is a liar and a cheat.” Parental alienation takes place when one parent attempts to interfere with the relationship that the child has with another parent, in a negative way,… Continue reading →
Collecting Evidence of Child Abuse or Neglect by Your Spouse
The only thing left to do when you suspect abuse against your child is to take legal action against the abuser. However, you can’t just come into court with a he-said, she-said. This is why it is important to have evidence of some kind when it comes to child abuse, especially if it is against… Continue reading →
Temporary Alimony: Considerations and How Long it Lasts
Sometimes, alimony is permanent, especially in cases where one spouse is dealing with physical problems and can’t go back to work. However, temporary alimony is a bit different, and is received while litigation is pending. While the divorce is being finalized, the spouse receiving alimony is provided continued support by the dependent spouse. The court… Continue reading →
When Your Ex is Not Following the Divorce Decree
Divorce decrees, or judgments, are put in place by the court and must be abided by like any other court matter. If one spouse is not abiding by the order, the other spouse can take action and take steps to enforce the order. Some of the most common ways to violate the decree include matters… Continue reading →
Can You Call the Police Over Custody Order Violations?
When custody and visitation orders are put in place, they are meant to be followed. This is why, if you have an order in place, you may wonder what to do if your husband or wife violates it. Many people think that you must instantly contact the police, but this is not always the case…. Continue reading →
A Woman’s Perspective: What You Should Know About Divorce
One of the things that people fail to realize going through a divorce is that, because divorce can be rough, it can be time-consuming and complicated. There are many mistakes that a client makes when they are considering divorce or are in the process of finalizing divorce, as they assume that everything will be okay… Continue reading →
When am I Allowed to Deny Visitation Rights by the Other Parent?
If you have no custody order in place, usually anything is fair game. However, once that order is in place and instructing you on where your child goes at any given time, it is important to abide by what appears within. If your ex has a scheduled visitation with the child and you deny this… Continue reading →
If You Have Life Insurance and You Are Going Through Divorce
When you are going through a divorce, it is important to look at many aspects of your case, as changes may need to be made. For instance: your finances may change, your custody matters will be decided, and you will have to ensure that you put things in your name. But what happens to extremely… Continue reading →
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