Do you have family issues that need to be worked out? Is this a stressful time for you and your family? Are you fighting to keep your child with you after your divorce is final? You may think you’re on an emotional roller coaster because of all the decisions you have to make. It can… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘family court’
Determining paternity
Today, many couples are choosing to have children without being married. A child is entitled to the love and support from both parents. What happens when the identity of the father is not sure? The mother and the potential father can file a petition in the court to settle this issue. The court has the… Continue reading →
Divorce issues
Divorce, for the most part, is an emotional, touchy, and stressful process. Any situation where children, money and assets are discussed can become intense. If you have children, the process can become more complicated from a legal standpoint. Issues that need to be worked out between the parents and approved by the court include child… Continue reading →
Mediation and your attorney
Have you decided that mediation is the least expensive and least acrimonious way to get through a divorce? Mediation means you are taking on a lot of responsibility while representing yourself in negotiations with your spouse. Are you prepared to work with your almost ex-spouse in unraveling the financial picture of who gets what? Do… Continue reading →
Stay-away order
Domestic violence is not a rare occurrence in a marriage, especially when the spouses are in the process of a divorce. Domestic violence is any form of assault and battery inflicted on one family member by another. Are you aware that more than 70 percent of all domestic violence in a marriage happens after the… Continue reading →
Annulment versus Divorce
I have been asked many times what the difference is between an annulment and a divorce. An annulment is a legal procedure when the court says your marriage is not legally valid. When filing for an annulment, the court will ask you to prove that your spouse has violated specific laws. After the annulment, it… Continue reading →
Modifying child custody
When going through a divorce that involves children, one of the most disputed and emotional aspects a couple can come upon are child custody issues. Child custody is an issue that is never-ending. If, for any reason, you need to modify the original court-ordered child custody agreement, the best way is through agreement with your… Continue reading →
Are you a fit parent?
In order to convince a judge that you should be the custodial parent, you need to present a case that emphasizes all of your positive character traits. However, if you want to prove to the judge that your child’s other parent is misfit, you must have grounds and witnesses to support your claim. Trying to… Continue reading →
Thinking about divorce?
Does the New Year hold divorce proceedings for you? Divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. It can be stressful, financially taxing and emotionally draining. Because divorce cases involve very personal issues, they can be emotionally charged and increase the degree of difficulty in resolving them. Divorce is not… Continue reading →
Thinking of a legal separation?
A legal separation does not terminate the marriage. The couple retains their marital status even though their marriage has fallen apart. They choose to live apart. The same issues as in a divorce process needs to be resolved and adjudicated. These issues include child custody, visitation and support, spousal support, division of property and the… Continue reading →
Recent Post
In What Circumstances Does Supervised Visitation Apply to a Case?
The Answers to Your Burning Questions Regarding Mediation
Your Holiday Plans and Custody: How to Modify Your Order
What to Know When You Are Divorcing from an Abusive Spouse- Can I Attempt to Appeal My Child Custody Order After the Fact?
