In most custody cases, both parents agree on a parenting plan that addresses the needs of the children. If there are differences, the parents usually participate in mediation to work out a resolution that will meet their own needs as well as the child’s. Custody disputes are some of the...
Grandparents play a crucial role in many children’s lives. They provide emotional support and a sense of security. But sometimes, a divorce or other family law issue can cut off a grandparent’s access to their grandchildren. In these cases, grandparents have the right to file a family law case to...
If there’s a significant change in your situation, like a loss of a job or a new child, you may be able to get your child support payments modified. This can be done at little or no cost through legal aid services. If you don’t have a lawyer, you can...
When a couple is no longer married, they can either file a divorce or ask the court to declare their marriage void. The former puts an end to a legally valid marital relationship and essentially gives each spouse their own separate property and assets. A divorce may also be void...
If you and your spouse are not able to agree on divorce issues such as alimony, child custody, debt allocation or property division, it is called a contested divorce. A contested divorce case usually takes longer to resolve than an uncontested one and is more expensive. But it can be...
If you want to travel abroad with your child, it is important to get your child’s passport in order. You should also enroll your child in the Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program to receive instant notifications if someone requests a passport in their name. Depending on your divorce or custody...
While prenuptial agreements are a common way to protect assets from a divorce, you don’t have to get one. A prenup can cover as many or as few issues as you need it to. To protect your assets, you should start documenting everything about your finances as soon as possible....
The first thing a woman should ask for in a divorce settlement is shared responsibility for her children. This includes taking care of them during the summer, school holidays, breaks, half-days and when they are sick. Shared responsibility for caring for kids on summer, school holidays, breaks, half-days and when...
If you’re in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering whether you can marry the same person again. If so, there are several things to consider before jumping into your new relationship. You should keep in mind the potential legal pitfalls, the effects on your children, and the...
The amount of child support that a parent is required to pay is calculated according to state guidelines. The amount can be less or more than the guideline amount based on various factors, such as the parents’ incomes. Sometimes, a parent can argue that support should be lower than the...
Depending on the circumstances, an unmarried mother may need to file for custody or visitation in order to receive child support payments from the biological father. This can occur when a father becomes ill or loses his job. In this case, the court will determine who is entitled to custody...
There are many different child custody arrangements. For example, joint physical custody allows the child to spend at least 70% of the time with one parent and the remaining 30% with the other. This arrangement can work well for a parent who lives close to the child, but may not...
