Let’s be honest: Some children feel more safe when they are at their mother’s house because they can confide in their mother and they have been closest to their mother for years. Of course, this is not the case for every child but it is certainly for some. To some children, going to their father’s… Continue reading →
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5 Ways to Help Children Transition During Visitation
If you are in the midst of a divorce, you know how stressful it can be. You may have less help around the house, finances might be tight, and you may have a lot on your mind at any given time. However, you are also probably aware that divorce can be stressful and have a… Continue reading →
What Happens After Divorce Papers are Served? Answers For Uncontested and Contested Divorces
Uncontested Divorces: What happens after divorce papers are served for uncontested divorces? The divorce papers are filed and served and then the individuals filing for divorce will either meet with a mediator to settle their remaining issues, or they will settle their issues in another form of conflict resolution that does not involve litigation. Contested… Continue reading →
The judge mentioned “reasonable visitation,” what does that mean?
Custody proceedings are usually riddled with confusing terminology that may inhibit your understanding and thus your ability to make good decisions about proposed agreements. Before you enter into any legal agreement, but especially long term decisions about your parental responsibilities like visitation, you should understand all the terms that will be put before you. Working… Continue reading →
During the Divorce: Temporary Custody
Unfortunately, the typical divorce proceeding does not smoothly or quickly conclude. It can take months to negotiate the terms of your divorce, and even longer for the paperwork to make it through court. In most cases, the untimely manner of the law doesn’t well coincide with practical determinations about what to do with your children…. Continue reading →
Writing a Marital History for Your Lawyer
You write a marital history for your lawyer so that they will be aware of what potential complications may arise as they guide you through the process. A good marital history should cover why your marriage worked, why it didn’t work, what outside influences hurt your marriage, and barriers your lawyer may run into with… Continue reading →
Can I appoint a legal guardian for my own children?
Parents are allowed to appoint a legal guardian for their own child, and doing so is good planning. If something were to happen that made you unable to care for your children, a guardian would have to be appointed. If you decide a ahead of time who you would like as a guardian, you can… Continue reading →
Can I claim my child as a dependent?
According to the Federal Tax Code Section 152(e), “A custodial parent is generally entitled to the personal exemption for a qualifying child when the child: · is under the age of 19 at the end of the tax year · is under the age of 24 and a full-time student · is your biological, adopted,… Continue reading →
Divorce and the Potential Problems with Children
There are few things that you will ever have to endure that are as trying as going through a divorce. Couples going through a divorce are not the only ones having a hard time – what about the children involved? For children of any age, divorce can be stressful, sad, and definitely confusing. Many children… Continue reading →
3 Big Mistakes Men Make During Divorce
Going through a divorce is not an easy time for either a man or a woman. A recent AARP study showed that women initiate two-thirds of divorces. The following are mistakes that men make during the divorce process: Leaving the family home – means you will have less time with your children and will double… Continue reading →
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