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Parenting When Distance Is a Major Factor
Interstate child custody After a divorce, one parent may decide to move to a different state, whether it’s to be closer to family or to start fresh. In most cases, a court will award additional time-sharing to one parent when the other leaves the state rather than providing fair time-sharing. Parents reach an agreement to […]
Seeking Sole Custody of a Child
Are you thinking about getting a divorce? Perhaps your relationship has irreparably broken down. If children are involved, you may be thinking about pursuing sole custody. However, this may be easier said than done. You can’t in most cases prohibit your spouse from having a relationship with their child. However, you can restrict the amount […]
Can Prenuptial Agreements Can Be Deemed Invalid?
Multiple benefits to a prenuptial agreement Among its other benefits, a prenuptial agreement is supposed to be a way to ease the process in the event the marriage goes south. It outlines everything from finances to assets and more. Since it is a binding contract that both soon-to-be spouses must agree on, the terms of […]
New Florida Law Protects Domestic Violence Victims and Their Pets
Can pets be victims of domestic violence There is some positive news for domestic violence victims that are also pet owners. The recent passing of legislation is resulting in more protections. Specifically, SB 1082 allows judges to include pets in restraining orders filed against an abuser, allowing them to remain with the owner who is […]
How Do I Deal with a Difficult Co-Parent?
Co-parenting following a divorce already has its difficulties as both parents adjust to being single parents. However, if you’re dealing with a co-parent that is simply unreasonable, it can make the process that much harder. Instead of becoming angry, consider the following tips to adjust and adapt to the circumstances. Ideas for dealing with a […]
Understanding Motions for Temporary Custody
Depending on the case, family court cases can be a lengthy process. In some of these cases, time is of the essence and a resolution may be needed as soon as possible. For example, a motion for temporary custody may be a way to temporarily resolve a case. What is a motion for temporary custody? […]
Three Reasons to Seek Assistance with Your Case
Alimony, hidden assets, and child custody are a trio of “components” in divorce cases where the insights of a legal professional can prove highly beneficial. Let’s delve into this a bit. During a divorce case, both spouses are expected to divulge all of their assets. However, there are plenty of cases where one spouse may […]
A Brief Look at Dependency Cases
Here is a hypothetical scenario: a child is taken away from you because, unbeknownst to you, someone anonymously contacted an abuse hotline alleging that the child was being neglected, abandoned, or abused. You now find yourself having to navigate the legalities of a dependency case. A dependency case, also called a Chapter 39 trial, is […]
Reducing the Impact of Divorce on Children
In many acrimonious divorces where children are involved, strong feelings of animosity may develop between the parents. These feelings may “spill” out and affect the children negatively. As this can leave a lasting impact on children, it’s important to minimize the effects of the divorce on the children. For starters, here is one tip we’ve […]
Social Media May Derail Your Divorce Settlement
Social media is a fantastic tool to help you stay connected to friends, loved ones, and the rest of the world. At the same time, however, it can prove to be something of a double-edged sword as what you share on it can be brought up in court. This could affect your divorce settlement negatively, […]
