Divorce & Legal Issues

Before separating or divorcing, work out all the details regarding bill payment, home maintenance and child care before either spouse moves out of the marital residence. If you have large amounts...

When you're served with divorce papers and there are children born of the marital relationship, it is an overwhelming experience. It is important that you get your emotions under control and...

Find a Divorce Attorney or Lawyer. Picking your representative in a divorce is an important decision and can change the outcome of your divorce. Here are some simple steps to help you pick the...

Custody and visitation issues are complex, and every situation is unique. Although every state has different custody and visitation regulations, there are some common facts that are important for...

Did you know that it is possible to get a divorce with no attorney? A divorce is one of the biggest decisions of your life and should not be taken lightly. Make sure that it is what is best for...

When you show up for Family Law you want to be ready as possible. You want the Judge or Commissioner to take you seriously and have your heard before the court. In order to make the best...

When getting a divorce, the sooner that agreements are made about distribution of assets, liabilities and custody, the quicker the divorce will be. Get a quick divorce by reducing an agreement to...

The effects of divorce on a family can be devastating; but add to that the long, drawn out process of Child Custody and you have a recipe for complete disaster. In all the years I've witnessed...

While the child is in the womb he or she belongs solely to the mother. After the child is born, the child remains in the custody of the mother. If a father wants to challenge this he must take...

If you are about to separate from your spouse or live-in girlfriend or boyfriend, and the two of you have children together, you are going to need to come up with a parenting plan so that each of...

A legal separation allows you and your spouse to live apart, divide your assets and debts, and establish custody while still remaining married.

Determining which parent can claim a child as a dependent on an income tax return can be difficult now that courts are striving for 50-50 custody and visitation.