Are you thinking about divorce? Are you filled with emotions ranging from horror to knowing it was coming, but couldn’t face it? The decision to terminate your marriage can be one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. It can be emotionally stressful, financially taxing, and spiritually draining. It not only involves you… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘support’
I can no longer follow the judge’s orders; help!
I have been asked many times what can be done to change an agreement after a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage has been filed. All court orders issued at the time of divorce are enforceable by a range of legal actions. However, they are also subject to modification when there is a significant change in… Continue reading →
Questioning paternity?
A father’s role in his child’s life is equally as important as a mother’s. Are you questioning whether you are the father of a child? Are you looking to prove paternity in order to receive custody rights or are you trying to disprove paternity so you won’t be responsible for paying child support? When there… Continue reading →
Joint Custody After Divorce
Joint custody arrangements, especially after an acrimonious split, can be exhausting and infuriating. It can be extremely difficult to get past the painful history you may have with your ex and overcome any built-up resentment. Making shared decisions, interacting with each another at drop-offs, or just speaking to a person you’d rather forget all about… Continue reading →
Bethany Frankel calls her divorce excruciating
Bethany Frankel puts a strong face while doing her talk show in the early phase of her divorce. Bethany and her husband Jason Hoppy married in 2010 and filed for divorce January 2013. She says divorce has been very hard and its taken its toll on her, but is glad to see that she can… Continue reading →
What can I expect from a divorce/legal separation?
Seeking to divorce from your spouse is never an easy decision it’s difficult under any circumstance. Each divorce action is unique however there is one common theme in all divorce actions and that is the importance of having a general knowledge of the applicable law. Decisions may have to be made in a short time… Continue reading →
Divorce…child custody & visitation
Pause for a moment and take a deep breath. As you exhale, forget about how much you despise your ex. Forget about the petty things you could do to get back at him or her. Forget about alimony, child support, and the new person you have seen them with. Instead, think of the children you had with… Continue reading →
Understanding Common Law Marriages
Have you been living in the same home with a significant other for an extended period of time? Does your relationship feel like a marriage, even though neither one of you wants the formality of a big ceremony? You may already be married under the law. Cohabitation over extended periods may lead to what is… Continue reading →
What about the children?
Divorce is not only hard on the couple; it is hard on the children. Your children will needs a lot of love and support to get through this stressful time, especially younger children who do not have the skills to verbally communicate their emotions. Younger children have the tendency to act out or become withdrawn… Continue reading →
Paternity issues
Do you have paternity questions? Are you questioning that the newborn baby born to your girlfriend is yours? Are you just not sure? You have rights. If parents are not married, it is necessary to establish paternity in order to define parental rights and responsibilities, such as decision-making, child custody and child support, and visitation… Continue reading →
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