There are a number of reasons why a parent seeks sole custody of a child, including he or she may want more child support or more control over the decisions that are made on the child’s behalf. Of course, there are cases when a parent wants sole custody purely to spite the other parent. Courts… Continue reading →
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Is Collaborative divorce right for you?
Most people are familiar with traditional litigation where they go to court with their attorney, using the facts of the case to convince a judge to agree with the outcome they desire. Litigation has its benefits and drawbacks. If the couple is low-conflict and wish to divorce amicably, there may be another option – Collaborative… Continue reading →
Can I collect alimony?
Alimony or spousal support is designed to provide the lower-income spouse with money for living expenses. This is in addition to any child support that is awarded. The judge looks into several factors when considering alimony. Examples include the spouse’s ability to work, age, health, length of the marriage and if he or she was… Continue reading →
Filing an appeal
Your final divorce judgment has been handed to you after months and months of battling with your ex-spouse. What do you do if you are not happy with the court’s decision? You can file an appeal to a higher court to review a possible mistake. If you believe the first court made a mistake in… Continue reading →
Uncontested versus contested divorce
There are two types of divorces – uncontested and contested. An uncontested divorce is usually amicable because the parties agree on how to resolve specific issues beforehand. They do not need the court to divide assets or make determinations about spousal or child support. An uncontested divorce will go through the system more quickly while… Continue reading →
Child custody procedures vs the best interests of the child
Is a bitter child custody procedure really in the best interests of the child? Studies show that it is not always easy growing up split between two households. The court always tries to grant a custody arrangement that is in the best interests of the child. However, today, family relationships can be so complicated that… Continue reading →
Are your visitation rights being ignored?
Child custody and visitation rights are two of the most contested issues of a divorce. An emotionally charged legal battle can ensue when both parents are fighting for custody of their child. If the parents cannot come to an amicable arrangement regarding custody, the court will make the decision for them by considering the best… Continue reading →
Birth certificate changes
There are times when a birth certificate needs to be changed or corrected. Sometimes it is due to parental rights or sometimes because a mistake was made on the original document. It is important to have the name of the actual father on the birth certificate. Do you want to change the name of your… Continue reading →
Juvenile delinquency problems
Children often test the boundaries set by their parents. These children can present great concern to their parents. A juvenile delinquent is a child under the age of 16, but older than 7, who commits an act which would be considered a crime if he or she were older. Juvenile delinquency cases are heard in… Continue reading →
Are you an unfit parent?
I have been asked how the court determines if a parent is unfit. A parent may be deemed unfit if: · there is abusive behavior · failed to provide proper care for their child · failed to have regular contact · has mental problems · addicted to alcohol and/or drugs · is or was incarcerated… Continue reading →
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