Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
If you're working with your co-parent towards a custody agreement or if the two of you can't reach an agreement and the matter is going to a judge to decide, you'll likely hear a lot of talk about what's in the "best interests" of your children. Family courts...
The payor or the recipient may desire post-divorce child support modifications for many reasons. If a recipient notices her spouse, who works at a low-wage job, suddenly drives a red Mustang GT350, brags online about luxury resort vacations and flashes a two-carat...
If you're divorcing a co-parent with an alcohol or drug abuse issue -- or if your co-parent has developed an issue since your original custody agreement was worked out -- you're likely concerned for the safety and well-being of your kids. You may be seeking sole...
Perhaps the most damaging allegation that a person going through a divorce can make about their spouse is that they have abused their children. Unfortunately, false allegations of abuse occur in some contentious divorces and child custody battles. In some cases, a...
When you decided to become a parent, you pledged to always put your child’s best interests first. After all, few things are more rewarding than watching a child grow into a well-adjusted, productive and decent adult. Following a divorce, joint custody gives both...
If you're divorcing your spouse after many years together, you may feel like you're not just losing a partner but your entire social circle and support system. Friends may disappear. When couples divorce, their friends (particularly other couples) often feel like they...
If you currently face divorce from a military member, you likely have a lot of questions regarding the benefits you may still have access to after the divorce. It is crucial to understand how the benefits you currently enjoy as a military spouse may change after your...
Divorce is a legal process, but it's also likely going to be one of the most emotional experiences you'll ever go through. That's why it's essential to choose your divorce attorney carefully. You want someone with experience, of course, and who knows the local court...
Most married couples commingle some, if not most, of their assets. They open joint bank accounts, take out joint credit cards and buy homes, cars and other property together. It simply makes things easier. You're building a life and likely raising children together....
If you have a child with a military service member or veteran, it's important to know that there are federal laws regarding their obligation to pay child support that has been ordered by a court or which they've agreed to pay in a signed legal agreement with their...
