When a couple separates or divorces yet share children, it is common for one parent to be granted the majority of the time-sharing (physical custody) responsibilities of the children and the other ordered to support them financially. Child support was created to help children and...
When a separation occurs, one of the first things that parents consider is how their children are going to be impacted. Where are the kids going to live, who will they spend their time with and what is going to change for them? Child custody...
When separating from a spouse you have many issues you deal with on a daily basis. Of these issues, alimony payments are one of the most present and painful for many divorcees. This process can be emotionally grueling and financially stressful, making it a hard...
Separation and divorce are never planned and most often come as a surprise to one or both involved parties. As such, meeting with a family law attorney for the first time can be confusing, overwhelming and just downright scary. The first time you meet an...
Divorce and other issues related to family law are stressful, and inherently life-changing. Seeking legal advice in these areas can be intimidating but is absolutely necessary. When meeting with a family law attorney for the first time, you will probably have a multitude of questions...
As you know, prenuptial agreements are not just for celebrities anymore. More and more couples are deciding to negotiate before tying the knot. According to study from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, more couples are opting to have a prenup. Of the 1600 members...
Sharing your children with another parent can be challenging and it can sometimes be hard to deal with frustration after a baby. Split families are common, and when two parents cannot get along to stay married or in a relationship, divorce or separation is the...
Custody of the kids is often a topic of debate whenever a marriage ends in divorce. Who gets primary custody? How much time will each parent get? Who has the kids for the holidays? These types of questions spring to the minds of parents when...
Going through a divorce can drain an individual both physically and emotionally. With drastic life changes, it’s no wonder that divorcees find themselves struggling through the process to find some semblance of normalcy and a new routine. In considering the outlook of divorce, it can...