One Australian couple can vouch for the fact that divorce is seldom quick and painless. This past June, their divorce was at long last finalized after 15 years of negotiations and more than $2 million in legal fees. It seems the court refused to...
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Summer Break Serves as a Reminder of Parenting Plan’s Value
It sounds like a trivial matter in the face of divorce, but summer break has a place amid the many sensitive family law discussions following a split. Predictability, consistency and stability are crucial to the well-being of children, especially fol...
Read MoreRoyal Wedding Presents Family Law Matters You Might Consider
As this spring sprung into full bloom, millions of romantics across the world tuned in to watch another royal wedding that will be remembered for years to come. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged vows and united in marriage, with all the pomp a...
Read MoreThe Facts About Supervised Visitation
The family court strongly emphasizes that visitation with a non-custodial parent is critical to a child’s sense of well-being, happiness and stability. Issues such as domestic violence, alcohol abuse or drug addiction, however, can compel the court...
Read MoreHow Much Child Support Will You Need to Pay?
When divorcing with children, it’s important you keep your kids’ best interests in mind. This includes considering the costs of housing, food and how you as parents will share the responsibility of caring for your children. The Various Details T...
Read MoreA Non-Custodial Parents’ Guide to Maintaining a Good Relationship With Your Kids
You can expect that as a non-custodial parent, your relationship with your child or children is going to go through transition after your divorce. While these new circumstances can be unsettling, especially for your kids, there are things you can do ...
Read MoreGrandparents’ Legal Rights to Visitation in Texas
Grandparents who find themselves cut off from a relationship with their grandchildren do have some legal options when it comes to visitation rights. While federal legislation can impact those rights, states typically determine them. What Are the Con...
Read MoreStarting Over After A Divorce
People who have been through a divorce will tell you that it is one of the most stressful time periods in their lives. The stress starts before one of you files for divorce and lasts for months after you settle into your new routine. Eventually, you...
Read MoreTraveling Abroad With Children After A Divorce
If you’re going through a divorce, or a recently divorced, you may be wondering about traveling with your children. If you’re traveling within the U.S. but plan to return to your present home after a vacation, that is usually not a problem. If yo...
Read MoreHow to Share Custody of Your Pet After a Divorce, Part 2
Divorcing families who have pets face additional stress. Not only are spouses worrying about the separation process and how it affects their property division, child custody and visitation, and support and maintenance, they worry about what will happ...
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