When a child is old enough to make certain decisions for themselves, it may become a question of whether or not they can choose where they want to live as their parents work through the divorce process. This may be one of the most difficult aspects of a parent’s life when it comes to their… Continue reading →
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Are You an Illegal Immigrant Who is Seeking a Divorce?
What happens if you and your partner are in a very delicate situation where you are getting divorced, but you are an illegal immigrant? When it comes to divorce and being an immigrant, there is always the risk that you could be deported. This is a very difficult category for many immigrants to face because… Continue reading →
Divorce Involving Children With Special Needs
Divorce can be especially trying on those who have children with special needs due to the fact that determining the “best interests of the child” are always more complex. In many families, parents are unsure of how to address the unique needs of a child with a disability. In many cases, a child is receiving… Continue reading →
Why the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act is a Useful Tool
To understand the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA), you must first understand what a premarital agreement is. These are agreements that are made between parties who are anticipating marriage and cover issues like property division, child custody, alimony, and many more subjects in the event that a divorce occurs. When a couple adopts the UPAA,… Continue reading →
Should I Press Charges if She Takes my Child From me?
You may be feeling many emotions if your ex-spouse is disobeying your custody order and ultimately keeping your child from you. Let’s say that you were supposed to pick your child up for their weekly visitation and, when you tried to, your ex-spouse didn’t allow him to leave the house. There was absolutely no reason… Continue reading →
Child Custody Battles and Their Effects on Working Moms
Many years ago, more mothers tended to stay at home with their children while husbands went to work, but over the years this changed and now women are a strong and necessary part of the workforce! Due to these changes, custody issues can come into play, especially when large determinations are being made that could… Continue reading →
Filing for Bankruptcy and Divorce: Which Comes First?
Let’s say that you are in a position where you are ready to file for divorce and the other spouse is not paying for your mortgage, so you are left to settle matters on your own. You may wonder if you should file bankruptcy first or if divorce is the best option. To put things… Continue reading →
Is a Prenuptial Agreement Necessary in Your Marriage?
Prenuptial agreements, also known as prenups, are common in many marriages – but must take place before the marriage. They allow a couple to set terms of property rights for their marriage, which offers many protections along the way. In marriage, you never plan for a divorce. However, this happens to many people every year… Continue reading →
How Does Collaborative Divorce Work? What Should I Expect?
There are many different types of divorce, with one of the most popular and growing being collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorce is a way for spouses to handle their problems without taking things into a stressful courtroom setting. This leads to a better chance of more peaceful negotiations to settle divorce matters. There are many benefits… Continue reading →
Why is Collaborative Divorce the Best Option For Me?
Collaborative divorce is one of the best divorce options for you if you believe in being able to reach a fair solution and resolve differences with your ex-spouse. If you head into collaborative divorce, you are probably doing so because you want to address more than just the legal issues, but also focus on the… Continue reading →
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