During and after a divorce, both parents are often most concerned with matters pertaining to the children. Who will get custody? How will visitation work? Who will make decisions for the child? Who gets to decide when a child is too sick to go to visitation? What if one parent…
If you are in the midst of a divorce case, a custody battle, or any other family-related lawsuit, you might not know where to turn if you cannot afford a lawyer. The good news is that in most cases, you can actually represent yourself. Don’t think that you can just…
Filing for a divorce is an emotionally draining event. It’s also mentally draining; in addition to going through the divorce process, you will also need to fill out and file a lot of divorce paperwork. Some of it will seem like duplication and some might seem nitpicky, but it’s all…
If you and your ex have separated or divorced, there’s always the question of who has custody of the children. In some cases, the decision is clear-cut, and in others, it’s less so. In the vast majority of cases, it’s beneficial for children to see and have a relationship with…
If you have a court appearance coming up, you might be understandably worried about what you should (and shouldn’t) wear. You want the judge to get a positive first impression. You also want to respect the decorum of the courtroom. At the same time, you might not be able to…
Whether you are getting a divorce or are not married to the other parent of your child, you probably want to have child visitation rights so you can develop a bond with your son or daughter. If your child’s other parent is not cooperating, however, this can look like a…