Heard any reports on the economy lately? By now, many of us have grown tired of financial experts and analysts talking ad nauseum about the recession. Some say it's getting worse, explaining that we're headed for a depression, or that it's a "double-dip." Others say...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Month: November 2011
How to keep stress levels down this Thanksgiving weekend
The holiday season is upon us: Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. The holiday season is often associated with get-togethers with families and friends. But sometimes spending all this time with family can be stressful, especially if you have gone through a...
Ways to help kids deal with divorce issues like child custody
In the aftermath of a divorce, the individual most impacted by the end of a marriage is often the child. Sometimes it is not as apparent to parents how much their separation affected the kids. But as the holiday season approaches, things can get tense as parents begin...
Study shows being a father can help reduce crime and alcohol use
Fathers may have another argument they can use when fighting for child custody. During divorce proceedings, fathers' rights are often at issue when a judge or court is deciding what decisions are in the best interests of the child. The results of a study recently...
Are judges now asking for Facebook passwords during a divorce?
In several previous posts, we've discussed how social media and online networking sites have begun to make appearances throughout the divorce process. For example, posts or updates on a spouse's Facebook wall or Twitter may be used to bolster an argument that this...
How harmful can a child’s name be to their best interests?
In the previous post, we discussed a factor that is sometimes considered in child custody disputes. Typically one parent will try to show that he or she is the fit parent by arguing that the other parent is unfit. But what happens if a court determines that neither...
Child obesity: is this the new weapon in custody battles?
There is a growing public concern surrounding the issue of child obesity. But did you know that this issue has started to come up in child custody proceedings? Because courts will look at the best interests of a child when determining custody, parents will often try...
Taking another look at the military divorce rate
In the past, studies have looked at the rate of military divorce. Are military personnel more at risk of marital strife? Marriages can come to an end for a number of different reasons, as we've seen in past blog posts. It can be the result of personal differences or...
