Recent Blog Posts
Responding to Interference with Child Custody
Coordinating and cooperating with an ex-spouse over child custody is bound to test even the most patient at some point, but most parents are ultimately able to put their issues aside, and do what is best for their child. However, compromise is not always available if a parent is stubborn in his/her belief that… Read More »
Retirement Social Security Retirement Benefits in Divorce?
Retirement and Social Security benefits usually play a large role in a person’s long-term financial planning and stability. Anyone experienced with divorce will know that this event upends many financial goals, and requires most couples to make drastic changes to their standard of living and monthly budgets. Depending on a person’s age and capacity… Read More »
Where Does the Family Pet Fit in a Divorce?
Divorce forces families to reorganize and reevaluate how they will live day-to-day. Included in this shift in perspective is the family pet, a member of the family who does not have a voice in what happens, but is affected nonetheless. Americans are now more likely to view pets as children or companions, moving away… Read More »
Responding to a Child Custody-Related Emergency
Divorced and unmarried parents no longer together will likely both struggle with child custody-related disputes at some point. Even couples in happy relationships occasionally disagree about child rearing, and parents who are estranged have less incentive to work through these issues, allowing disagreements to sometimes escalate. Having a court-approved parenting plan that sets out… Read More »
Practical Tips on the Role of Finances in Divorce
Filing for divorce sets a number of wheels in motion that can have drastic, long-term and permanent consequences for both spouses. One pressing concern shared by most divorcing couples is what their finances will look like once the divorce is complete. Figuring out how to live on one income after years of dividing expenses… Read More »
What Can You Do to Stop Harassing Litigation Tactics?
Divorce and other family law matters frequently provoke strong and conflicting emotions between spouses and parents. If disputes cannot be settled between the parties through mediation, negotiation or another less adversarial resolution method, litigation through the court system is necessary. While litigation is not the preferred approach to resolving legal disputes due to the… Read More »
Who Gets to Keep the Ring in a Divorce or Broken Engagement?
Rings and other jewelry given to commemorate or symbolize the marriage of two people naturally create a lot of emotional attachment for both the giver and receiver. These items are usually quite expensive, and in some relationships, represent the most valuable piece of property either person owns. Thus, when a ring is presented to… Read More »
Negotiating a Fair Property Settlement Agreement in Divorce
Securing a fair and adequate property settlement is a core goal of many divorces. While this issue may be litigated and decided by a court, a judge is limited by the strictures of the law, and importantly, litigation puts the details of the divorce into the public record for friends, family, coworkers and complete… Read More »
Complications of Child Int’l Relocation
Not seeing one’s child on a daily basis due to a shared custody arrangement is one of the hardest aspects of being a single parent. In the best of situations, the child does not live far, allowing a parent easier access and notification if there is a problem or a change in the time-sharing… Read More »
Legislators Look to End Marriage to Underage Girls
Making the decision to get married should be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life, but this happiness is only possible if getting married is chosen and voluntary. If the contrary is true, and a person wants out of the relationship, divorce is the process most people first consider, but there… Read More »
