A startup company in California will soon bring the possibility of getting a divorce online to the masses (in California for the time being, with plans to expand nationally). The website Separate.us was developed by an attorney that wanted to make divorce available through the internet at a low cost. While similar services are offered […]
Child Custody
How to Settle an Out of State Child Custody Dispute
An out of state child custody dispute is never easy for any parent going through divorce. Read more to find out where your dispute might be settled.
Can My Child Choose Which Parent To Live With After Divorce?
Many times during the course of a divorce case a client will relay to me the fact that their child has expressed a desire to live with one parent over the other, and the parent wants to know how we can go about ensuring the children’s wishes are followed. Unfortunately, as is the case with […]
False Allegations in Custody Cases: Questions, Observations & Comments
Making false allegations in custody cases not only negatively impacts the cases, it has detrimental consequences on the children of the marriage also.
Establishing Custody and Visitation Rights for the Unwed Father in Georgia
If a man has a child with a woman who’s not divorced in Georgia, the unwed father must still financially support the child with no rights to legal custody.
Illinois Rewrites Divorce and Custody Laws
Illinois has recently enacted a major overhaul of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. These new laws (P.A. 99-0090) will become effective as of January 1, 2016. A few of the most significant changes include: Abolishing actions for alienation of affections and breach of promise to marry. Establishing no-fault, irreconcilable differences as the only ground […]
Grandparent’s Rights – An Evolution in Florida Law
As of today, July 1, 2015, Florida will become the latest state to begin recognizing the importance of establishing grandparent’s rights under certain circumstances. Governor Rick Scott signed legislation June 11, 2015 that will create a pathway for grandparents to establish rights of access and visitation in limited circumstances. There have been efforts in the […]
New Jersey Appellate Court Affirms Child Emancipation Decision
Should an adoptive father be required to pay child support & college expenses when the child turns 18 and leaves the mother’s home to live with her biological father? While this may seem like an unusual or unlikely scenario, this issue was brought before the Appellate Division, resulting in a published decision dated April 13, 2015. Fact […]
When Separated Parents Can’t Agree on the Children’s Activities
Every family attorney, judge, & custody evaluator knows that one of the most common disputes between separated parents is the kids’ activities.
Establish Your Paternity Rights Now or Regret It Later
If you are an unmarried biological Father in the state of Florida and you have not established your paternity rights, you may be playing with fire. Many Fathers do not quite grasp the ramifications of not filing with the Court to determine legal paternity until it is too late, and generally that is when access […]
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