Divorce and custody cases can seem like very long, drawn-out affairs. It can take months to get everything settled and finalized. But what takes even longer than getting a visitation or custody order in place to begin with is raising a child. Chances are that after all of the legal…
The process of going through the court system to establish a custody arrangement and visitation schedule can be exhausting and emotionally draining. When you’ve made it through all of that, only for your ex to start violating the terms of the court-ordered visitation schedule, it can feel like the last…
Most parents don’t want to lose their connection with their child just because of their marriage or relationship with their child’s other parent ended. But it’s unlikely that either parent will have the same amount of time with their child as they did when everyone lived in the same house….
There’s no denying that divorce and custody cases can get messy. And custody can get especially messy when one or both parents have criminal convictions on their past record. If you’re a parent seeking custody or visitation, could a past history of convictions affect your chances of having an ongoing…
For many parents, being separated from their child is painful. And children feel that as well. Research suggests that children do better when they have contact with both of their parents on a regular and consistent basis. Divorce can really throw a wrench in the works, effectively separating children from…
Family law is an umbrella term that encompasses a number of legal issues that affect families, from divorces and child custody matters to wills and estates. You may never be sued in small claims court, file a lawsuit in civil court, or be the defendant in a criminal court case,…