When a woman who is married to a man has a baby, the man is generally assumed to be the legal father. However, when a woman who is unmarried has a baby, the law doesn’t automatically recognize a father, even if the biological father is present at the birth. Unmarried…
Many conversations about going through the process of divorce begin with one spouse or the other moving out of the family home. But what if that doesn’t happen? What if you end up living with your spouse while you’re going through the legal process of a divorce? This happens more…
When it comes to child custody and visitation, fathers often feel outmatched and outnumbered. It’s a common assumption that mothers are the parents who have the most rights to the child and that they’re the ones who are most likely to end up with primary custody, decision-making power, and a…
Deciding how best to split custody between two parents can be difficult, and holidays are often one of the points of contention between parents. After all, people want to be with their families on holidays, and divorce often means that someone will have to contend with spending at least some…
The words “till death do us part” are still a part of the traditional wedding vows that many people say when they get married. But fortunately for everybody, leaving an unhappy marriage doesn’t actually require death, just legal action. Breaking up a marriage is never easy or enjoyable, but it…
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is sorting out the custody arrangements. Many parents find the idea of having to spend time apart from their children upsetting, and children feel the same way about their parents. Unfortunately, when parents can no longer maintain their relationship, everyone winds…
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