Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Divorce proceedings can become a lengthy process for some couples. For one Tennessee couple, the divorce was only the beginning. After separating, the couple began to fight for custody of their son and daughter. The mother was granted residential custody until she was...
Most people use social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace. Even more have phone plans that allow them to text to their hearts' content. This type of communication can connect the user with anyone at anytime, making it easy for people to get to know one another. But...
If a couple has children and then decide that they no longer want to remain together, they go through custody proceedings in court to determine the physical and legal custody of their children after the separation. However, even though a judge will order a parent to...
In a previous post we talked a bit about fathers' rights in custody proceedings. In the past, the courts have given mother's preference for custody in divorce proceedings. Now, courts will look primarily at what is in the best interest of the child. Thus, fathers have...
No matter what they do, celebrities are always in the news. Over the past few months, there has been one celebrity couple whose split has become widely talked about: Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva. Their split has become especially nasty with accusations of domestic...
For many, getting a divorce is time consuming and comes at a great cost to both parties. Following the divorce, there can be additional monthly costs that one parent pays to the other such as restitution and child support. These payments are court ordered and must be...
It is hard to go anywhere without hearing news about Miley Cyrus, a teen celebrity who rose to fame quickly after finding success on a Disney Channel show. Recently, her parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, announced that they were filing for divorce after 17 years of...
In the previous post there was a brief discussion on divorce and child custody. It was also mentioned that fathers are beginning to see fairer treatment for custody and visitation. No longer are mothers given preferential treatment now that courts are focused on what...
Divorce is becoming more prevalent in the United States. Often those involved in a divorce are trying to determine the best way to divide assets, a process that can be costly, lengthy and emotionally draining. Despite the focus on property division, many couples must...
If you are considering filing for divorce or are already a party to a divorce proceeding, you want an experienced lawyer to protect your interests. Making difficult decisions about custody, visitation, support and property matters can easily be compounded by the...
