When a custodial parent moves across town, visitation rights can still be maintained. However, what happens when that parent decides to move to another state? This often becomes a delicate issue when faced by divorced couples who have a custody order regarding their child. Courts today believe that this kind of move can be detrimental… Continue reading →
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Are you contemplating divorce?
You thought and thought about your decision to divorce your spouse for a very long time. You finally decided that divorce is your best option. Now, you must decide the best way to tell your spouse you want to end your marriage. If your marriage has deteriorated to this point, chances are your spouse probably… Continue reading →
Should I stay in my marriage?
In many cases, divorce can be compared to an emotional roller coaster. How many times have you decided that divorce is the right answer for you? How many times did you change your mind about your decision? Divorce does not happen overnight – there are steps that need to be taken before your judgment is… Continue reading →
Making divorce easier for the children
Divorce is never easy on a couple, regardless of who initiated it and for what reasons. It is especially difficult on children, particularly younger ones that do not understand what is happening between their parents. Although you can never take away the pain and confusion surrounding your children during the divorce process, there are ways… Continue reading →
Protecting assets after marriage
Even if you do not have a prenuptial agreement, there are ways to protect your marital assets during the divorce process. Everyone has heard of prenuptial agreements. Have you ever heard of a postnuptial agreement? This agreement allows couples to make a contract after the marriage. It is typically written when a couple experiences a… Continue reading →
Cohabitation agreement
Ending a long-term relationship is difficult and stressful – whether the partners are married or not. Over the years, many types of agreements have been developed to address the issues that arise for unmarried couples, such as a cohabitation agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to avoid litigation in the event the relationship ends…. Continue reading →
What are my rights as a mother?
Have your children been taken away from you during your divorce proceedings? Are you fighting for custody of your children? In most cases, a mother is awarded custody of her children unless the mother has serious issues, such as: · A negative history of parenting · Mental impairment · Drug or alcohol addiction However, today,… Continue reading →
Accused of child abuse?
If you are aware of an abusive situation involving a child, it is important for you to call Child Protective Services immediately. Besides friends and family members, there are other individuals who are mandatory reporters, such as teachers, principals, doctors or therapists. Once a report is made, CPS will investigate the claim – sometimes the… Continue reading →
Obtaining a restraining order
A restraining order is a court order that protects an individual and prohibits one person from having contact with another, especially during divorce proceedings. A restraining order can be obtained for domestic abuse, harassment, or child abuse – just to name a few. · Domestic abuse is when one adult has intentionally caused you physical… Continue reading →
Spousal maintenance
Spousal maintenance or alimony is monthly support that a husband or wife pays to the other spouse. The judge may order it paid for a short time period, longer periods of time or indefinitely, based on numerous factors. It is best when the amount of spousal maintenance is agreed upon by the two parties during… Continue reading →
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