Divorce can be difficult. Not only is it emotionally taxing, but few people have an in-depth understanding of their rights and obligations or how the process works. Sometimes this lack of information is made even more difficult by competing stories from friends and...
An important concern for anyone considering divorce is the financial cost of the process. How is a divorce paid for, and how do I ensure that I am being treated fairly? Attorneys in divorces are paid for their time. Some legal professionals, such as personal injury...
All the things in your home during a divorce matter are subject to claim and division. In many cases, people find a way to split it up among themselves. There is a very good reason for this - the cost of having attorneys involved oftentimes is more than the total...
Family law matters with military service members often involve unique issues that do not arise with other families. Special circumstances related to where a family is stationed may affect where a divorce or custody action can be filed. The judge and attorneys need to...
Make no mistake; parenting is tough, especially after a divorce or separation. It is natural to get into disagreements with your co-parent from time to time regarding your child’s care and upbringing. One of the questions divorced parents grapple with is whether they...
The issue of custody of children lies at the heart of every family case. It is by far the most important issue. Unlike old times, when generations resided on farms or remained in the same communities, we have become a mobile society, driven by employment or...
Deciding to divorce can be difficult and emotional. Once you are in the process of resolving the issues in the divorce, however, the focus becomes less on emotion and more driven by the numbers. Apart from the care and custody of children, the majority of issues to be...
Military service members and their families often move throughout the world from station to station. When a military service member and their spouse are going through divorce, it is not uncommon for them to be separated by hundreds or thousands of miles because of...
Although the label is something relatively new, parenting coordination has been around for decades. Many judges, lawyers, litigants and court personnel looked for different ways to resolve minor issues related to visitation and parenting time. Using extended family,...
Making the holidays a memorable and joyous occasion for your children requires weeks of planning, shopping and scheduling with others. However, the holiday season often becomes more of a challenge when you have to split the celebration across two households. For many...
