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,…
“In the best interests of the child.” If you’re ever involved in any type of custody case, you’ll probably hear that phrase quite a bit. This is because family courts make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the child or children involved. But how do the…
Most experts agree that children benefit from a continuous, loving relationship with both of their parents, and laws and family court procedures generally reflect that understanding. In cases of divorce, both parents are presumed to have a legal right to have parenting time with their child, unless one parent can…
While divorce is difficult in many ways, if your relationship with your ex was full of conflict, putting a legal end to it can be a relief. But sometimes, the final divorce papers don’t necessarily mean the end of your dealings with your ex. Usually, that happens when you have…
Settling a divorce and getting a custody and visitation schedule that works for everyone involved can be a difficult and long process, but it can all see worthwhile once everything has settled down and a routine is established. When one parent decides to move – and take the couple’s children…
It’s easy for a divorce to become all-consuming. While it’s happening, and in the time period shortly after it’s over, it’s probably the biggest thing that is happening in your life. It’s almost certainly the most drastic and dramatic thing happening in your life. But does it have to take…
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