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 →
Posts Tagged ‘Family Law’
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 →
What are visitation rights?
A parent who does not have physical custody is awarded visitation rights. This allows the parent and child to visit each other on a regular basis. Visitation benefits allow the parent to take their child to their home or enjoy an outing to somewhere else. When supervised visitation is ordered, a responsible adult must be… Continue reading →
Visitation rights
There are numerous reasons why a parent’s visitation rights can be terminated, which include: · Neglect · Rape · Incest · Abandonment · incompetency If you are in jeopardy of losing your visitation rights with your child, or believe your child is not being cared for properly while in the custody of their mother or… Continue reading →
Bitter custody battle
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 →
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 →
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 →
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