Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
It may come as no surprise that a lot of women wait until after the end-of-year holidays to file for divorce. It would seem much easier: You're pressed for time and money, you don't want to upset the kids, and you'd rather avoid all the probing questions relatives are...
When it comes to family law troubles, celebrities are by no means immune. This past week saw a child custody battle between a famous mother and her family. Police in Arkansas found country singer Mindy McCready hiding out in a vacant summer home with her 5-year-old...
Too often we hear stories about a divorce that erupts into physical violence. The violence may have been a problem in the marriage and the cause of the breakup. In other cases, it seems to come out of nowhere, but is the result of escalating emotions prevelant in...
In situations involving conflict between parents, such as a divorce or custody battle, children often experience distress, even when the parents say they want what's best for them. Sometimes a family conflict rises to a level where the government intervenes, making it...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
