Attorney V. Wayne Ward passed away and the office will be closing. Current clients click here to learn more.
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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...
Read More
Anyone who has a family pet is understandably worried about what will happen to it after a divorce. In some situations where one spouse has become attached to the animal and is the primary caregiver, the other spouse may be happy to just relinquish t...
Read More
When it comes to child custody determinations, the most important concern for the judge is to make a decision that puts the child’s best interests first. Unfortunately, the judge’s decision may not be exactly what you hoped for or worse than what...
Read More
The number of couples filing for divorce after the winter holidays are over is anecdotally higher than at other times of the year. There are fewer distractions, for sure—no more frenzied, holiday distractions, the kids are back in school and th...
Read More
The number of personal changes caused by divorce is staggering. It’s hard to keep up with the details of your new situation. Getting control of your finances is one critical piece of this ever-moving situation. Protect Your Financial Well-Being Af...
Read More
Dividing up your property during divorce isn’t easy. And when that property is a family heirloom or your favorite piece of fine art, some deep emotional connections can come into play. People naturally become attached to objects due to the memorie...
Read More
