Divorce is a very emotional experience filled with all kinds of emotions ranging from confusion and uncertainty to anger and violence. It is unfortunate when a spouse gets so angry that he or she turns to violence. Domestic violence is when an individual tries to control the other person. There are several types of abuse,… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category
Order of protection
You deserve to feel safe and protected. Has your relationship become violent? Do you think you need an Order for Protection? An Order of Protection can: · Order the defendant to stay away from your home · Order the defendant from committing any violent acts · Order the defendant from contacting you in any way,… Continue reading →
When are you in contempt of court?
The following are examples of contempt actions and their consequences: · A parent not paying child support – can be jailed until full payment is made · When one party does not turn over an asset subject to a settlement agreement – can be jailed until asset is relinquished · Refusing visitation to the non-custodial… Continue reading →
Solving problems with divorce
Many couples think a divorce will solve all of their problems. They do not realize that a divorce is just the legal termination of their marriage. The problems may still be present. The divorce process involves recreating your life emotionally and financially. Before you begin any legal action, sit down and make yourself a detailed… Continue reading →
Child custody evaluator
A professional child custody evaluator is a neutral third party when it comes to child custody matters in court. His or her sole purpose is to determine the best interests of the child’s overall well-being. His or her recommendations are used to guide the court in its decisions on child custody. The evaluator looks at… Continue reading →
Who pays for the child’s college after a divorce?
Do you and your former spouse have a child that is about to enter college? Are you wondering who pays for your child’s college expenses? When two parents are divorcing and there is a college-bound child involved, expenses for that child become a major concern when negotiating the divorce settlement. They include tuition, room and… Continue reading →
False allegations of child abuse
There is nothing more frightening than a parent to claim child abuse against the other parent in a child custody dispute. Being falsely accused creates a very big challenge for the accused. Courts err on the side of protecting children from alleged perpetrators. A parent who is falsely accused may end up with supervised visitation…. Continue reading →
Supervised visitation
When a parent has concerns about their children being in the care of the other parent, they often request that contact between that parent and child be supervised. The court’s number one concern is the best interest of the child. It will attempt to balance the child’s best interest while allowing the non-custodial parent to… Continue reading →
Coping with emotions during a divorce
Anyone going through a divorce knows that regardless of the situation, there is a lot of emotional stress involved. It is especially difficult when the divorce is being contested and there is a lot of conflict, but even during a relatively peaceful process, individuals oftentimes find they are angry and depressed. Many individuals find they… Continue reading →
Signs of domestic violence
If you are afraid of your current or ex-partner, you have a right to be protected under the law. I have heard people ask if this applies to emotional abuse as well as physical abuse. When an individual suffers from emotional abuse, it is because their partner wants to control, degrade, humiliate and punish him… Continue reading →
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