Most individuals likely enter their marriages without the intent for divorce to take place. Ending your marriage with your spouse is a complex process that requires attention to detail, time management, and money. On top of that, each state has its own guidelines, language, and…
In child custody cases, the court prioritizes the best interest of the child. The court considers a variety of factors in determining the child’s best interests, including but not limited to whether either party is unfit, each parent’s willingness to help foster the child’s relationship…
An advanced healthcare directive (AHCD) is a legal document that outlines your wishes concerning your medical care if you are unconscious or incapacitated because of an illness or accident. If you have drafted an advanced healthcare directive, your family members and medical staff are legally…
When parents file for a divorce, everyone knows that they will have to tackle custody issues. It is important for parents to have a sound understanding of their parenting plans and how they will approach custody. However, what about other family members, such as grandparents?…
What Happens When Child Support Is Not Paid? If you are the primary custodian of a child, you may rely on child support payments to cover bills and childcare-related expenses. When the other party fails to make these payments, you can take legal action to…
An annulment (also referred to as nullity) occurs when a judge declares a marriage is not legally valid (because of legal issues when the marriage began). If you are granted an annulment, your marriage will be considered void (as if it never happened) because it…
As the end of summer quickly approaches, children everywhere will be gearing up for the return to school. This can be a very stressful time for kids as they adjust to new schedules and routines. Co-parents may also find themselves struggling during this time as…
Gender roles and expectations can shape both marriage and divorce. Couples who divide household chores and childcare responsibilities equally, for example, are less likely to get divorced. Meanwhile, couples who begin their marriage with traditional gender roles and experience a shift in economic and social…
From surrogacy and adoption to sperm and egg donation, fertility treatments can create questions of parentage. Lawyers often get involved in these processes to help ensure the legal answers to these questions are clear. For example, in a surrogacy arrangement, the intended parents become the…
If you are like most parents, you want what is best for your children. This means ensuring that they have a stable home environment and regular schedule with both of their parents. When one parent continually ignores or breaches the custody agreement, it can cause…
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