A child is considered legitimate when he or she is born from a union of a married man and woman. What happens when the parents are not married? Establishing who the father is of your child legally can be a challenging matter. However, it is important in order for the mother to seek child support… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category
Collaborative law
Collaborative law is an alternative dispute resolution process intended to resolve family law issues without going to court. Issues include, but are not limited to: · Divorce, legal separation, annulment · Child custody, visitation · Spousal support, child support · Division of property · Paternity issues Collaborative law is a creative approach to reduce conflict… Continue reading →
Can I lower my child support payments?
With today’s economy and job market, unexpected, significant decreases in income can be a reason to request modification of your child support order. If you have lost your job or received a decrease in your salary and are having problems meeting your child support requirement, you can ask the court to modify the amount of… Continue reading →
Can I stop the divorce process?
Filing for divorce is the beginning to the end of your marriage. What happens if once you’ve filed for divorce, you and your spouse work out your differences and want to stay together? You now want to cancel the divorce proceedings, withdraw the divorce papers and continue with your marriage. Once the divorce papers have been filed,… Continue reading →
What are post-judgment actions?
Final divorce judgments are not always final. After it is entered by a judge, it may be necessary to request a modification. There are laws that allow a party to seek modification in the event of a significant change in circumstances. For example: · Financial changes · Relocation · Remarriage · Change in the parenting… Continue reading →
What is supervised visitation?
Keeping the best interests of your child in mind, there are times when supervised visitation is requested for the non-custodial parent. Supervised visitation is generally ordered when one parent has a problem with alcohol and/or drug abuse, physical or emotional abuse or any type of situation that could put the child in harm’s way. Of… Continue reading →
How can I get visitation?
Visitation is the time a non-custodial parent spends with his or her children. In a divorce, the visitation is not always standard – every other weekend, every other holiday and a week or two during the summer. The schedule can vary from a little time to a fifty-fifty split between the parents. When entering into… Continue reading →
Divorce and property
In a marriage, all of your property is divided into two categories: real and personal. Real property includes your home and any land you own. Personal property is everything else, such as furniture, financial accounts, clothing, art and even knick-knacks on the shelves. All of your property can be referred to as your marital estate…. Continue reading →
Considering reconciliation
It is not easy to end a marriage. Divorce can destroy a person’s sense of security and belonging. It is a huge loss which has an effect on ones future. Many people would prefer their marriage to work out. Many individuals before seeking the help of a divorce attorney consider an alternative to divorce –… Continue reading →
Divorce and the holidays
Now that the holidays are upon us, one of the challenges every newly divorced parent faces is providing a happy, safe, and comforting time for their children. Every child wants both parents to spend holidays with. When that first holiday comes and one parent is missing, it is hard for any child. Statistics show that… Continue reading →
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