Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
When it comes to deciding what type of custody should be awarded in a child custody case, courts historically deferred to the mother, believing it was in the best interests of the child. But with time, courts began to recognize fathers' rights in regards to child...
When a couple decides to get married, they often do not think that they will also get divorced. But for many, deciding to separate after a period of time is a reality. And sometimes planning ahead for that moment can help save a lot of time, money and energy for both...
A previous post discussed the way a man responded when he was told by a judge he would have to pay child support. He and his estranged wife were in the middle of a divorce hearing when he attacked her and beat her over the issue of child support. Just recently he had...
Courts typically look at what is in the best interests of the children when a couple is getting divorced. Child custody issues can become a big source of contention if both parents feel they are better suited to care for the children. But how does a judge decide which...
In the past, fathers have had more difficulty obtaining custody of the children following a divorce. This was attributed to the idea that children should be with the mother; custody decisions historically have reflected that belief. But recently there has been a shift...
As we've seen in prior posts, the issue of property division is a source of contention for many separating couples. It can be complicated and frustrating trying to decide what property goes to which spouse. But in some instances, it is almost just as important to...
After bowing to years of international pressure, Japan's Cabinet has passed a resolution on to its parliament for approval to sign a 1980 Hague Convention pact. The agreement would change traditional child custody arrangements that often exclude a biological father...
In many previous posts we've discussed some of the complications that can arise following a divorce, specifically property division. Especially for couples who have been married for a long time, there are a lot of things like cars, homes, and investments that are...
Did you know that Tennessee has the second highest divorce rate in the nation? Coming in second only to Nevada, Tennessee couples are choosing to separate at a higher rate than most other states. What does that mean? It means that a number of couples in Tennessee are...
When people think of the possibility of a NBA and NFL lockout, the first thought is how the disputes could affect the players and the owners. But a group of individuals who could also be affected are the former wives of players who currently receive monthly alimony...
