A Focused Approach To Divorce And Family Law
Modern child custody laws, and the views that the courts hold in re: the subject are much different than what they used to be in the United States. The most dramatic way that this change can be explained is by considering that courts used to prefer sole custody, and...
It was challenging, but you and your spouse finally agreed on how to divide your marital property. Congratulations, you have accomplished what many cannot in divorce proceedings. Let’s hope the judge in your case approves of your hard-won agreement. Courts strongly...
When determining child custody, courts focus on the child’s best interests. If one parent has a criminal record, their custody rights may be affected. It is important to note that the court will carefully scrutinize the situation to determine if the charge or...
The often-contentious nature of divorce can zap your energy and tempt you to accept terms that do not meet your or your kids’ needs. It is hard to remain resolute when you’re exhausted and want only to speed things along. However, giving in to your co-parent’s...
If you and/or your spouse recently decided that divorce is the healthiest way forward, it is time to start thinking about your marital property. It is certainly possible that this is the last thing that you care about at the moment. You may, depending on how you’re...
There are certainly divorce cases where children take it very well. In fact, studies have found that divorce can be positive if the previous relationship was a high-conflict marriage. It’s not necessarily better to stay together for the children, but could be far...
There have been some interesting studies in recent years that indicate that women in Western nations are largely the driving force when it comes time to end a marriage. In fact, the statistics say that 70% of divorces in the United States are initiated by women, and a...
When a marriage is no longer working, both parties will notice the changes. These include constant negative interactions, hardly talking, the loss of intimacy or shutting off. An irreconcilable matter may have led to this point. However, the parties may not reach a...
Divorce can be liberating, empowering, and so much more. Yet it can also be a real challenge for you and your kids. One long-held belief is that it will be damaging to your child’s education. A team of researchers decided to look closer at this. They found that three...
In modern divorce courts, you often hear about how the court is going to focus on the child’s best interests. This includes things like happiness, emotional development, mental health and security. When the court makes a decision, such as determining who has custody...