Monthly Archives: March 2017
Divorcing without Conflict
Separating divorce from the notions of courtroom disputes and drawn-out litigation is hard to do. As this depiction is really the only one that is written about or appears on television. Obviously, if a couple chooses to divorce, the relationship has not been in a good place for some time, but ending the marriage… Read More »
The Impact of Drug Use on Divorce
The number of issues that can potentially end a marriage are wide and vast, but one issue is particularly known to wreak havoc on all relationships – drug and alcohol abuse. Individuals caught in the cycle of addiction can pose a safety risk to the other spouse and their children, as well as jeopardize… Read More »
How Unwed Fathers Gain Custody Rights Over a Child
Learning that one is about to become a parent is an exciting and nerve-racking time. Anticipating the child and thinking of all the hopes and dreams a parent may have is a very emotional experience, but if the parent is an unwed father, the opportunity to participate in his child’s life is not guaranteed…. Read More »
Legal Issues Related to Domestic Violence and Divorce
Violence in the home is a serious issue that should not be ignored, but usually requires advance planning by the victim to avoid further harm. For married spouses looking to divorce, domestic violence complicates an already emotional process and often alters procedural aspects of a divorce case, as well as the application of the… Read More »
Divorcing Later in Life
With approximately 44 percent of Americans going through a divorce at some point, millions of people in this country must make the often difficult transition from married to single. This adjustment is rarely easy, and the longer a couple is married, the more alien it will seem to live without the presence and support… Read More »
