Sometimes, divorce can be inevitable. If you happen to share children, you may have some difficult decisions to make with regard to their care and your involvement in their lives going forward. One example involves coming up with a parenting plan that will work for...
Hands down, the most heartbreaking aspect of any divorce for a man is the fact that, if he does not win full custody, he can no longer live with his own children every day. If you are facing the prospect of shared custody or simple visitation rights, it can seem as if...
As your divorce proceeds, it begins to get more contentious by the day. Now, even the kids are fighting amongst themselves. Some are clearly stating preferences to live with one parent while the others want to remain with their other parent. You never thought you...
Family law attorneys can do much to help when you are seeking more parenting time with your child, such as full custody. However, many parents ruin their chances of success in these cases by succumbing to emotions that cause them to act out. Our lawyers know how much...
A common concern dads have when they split up with their child's mom is whether their gender will affect their kids' ability to secure custody. While being a male impacted a dad's custodial rights in the past, gender doesn't carry the same weight as it once did....
Just because you were accused of being a lousy partner to your spouse does not mean that you cannot be a perfectly awesome (or at least adequate) parent to your children. But what happens if your ex-spouse is alleging to the court that you have a drug or alcohol...
A family law judge's primary responsibility in child custody cases is to render decisions that they believe are in your son or daughter's best interests. Judges will often weigh many factors, including your ex's history of domestic violence allegations, before...
You have more to think about than just yourself as you move toward a divorce, and you know it. You love your children, and you do not want your decision to get divorced -- which you firmly believe is the right choice for you and the kids -- to have a negative impact...
The holiday season isn’t far off -- and that can put parents under a lot of stress when they have recently divorced or are going through the process. If this is your first holiday season following your marital split, here are some of the most important things you can...
Parents often tell their children that they love them simply because, well, they do love them. They want the children to know and they feel like it’s kind to tell them how they feel. It strengthens that bond between the parent and the child. That’s a fine mindset and...
