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Children Divorcing? Your Rights Over Your Grandchildren

The divorce rate in America is running at around fifty percent these days. With so many marriages failing, it’s not surprising grandparents have become concerned about the welfare of their […]

A Relative with Dementia? Some Legal Aspects You Should Consider

The baby boomer generation is getting on in years now; children born in the latter part of the boom are now in their fifties. As this generation ages, concerns about […]

Is Adoption Right for Your Family?

The definition of the word adopt, as it relates to the adoption of a child, means to choose and bring into a certain relationship, as into one’s own family, or […]

Is It Ever Better To Stay Together “For the Sake Of The Children”?

Many couples who are considering divorce may wonder if the divorce is more harmful to their children, especially young ones, than staying together for the duration of their lives, or […]

Family Law – Are There Alternatives To Going To Court?

Honestly, nobody really likes going to court. It’s messy, adversarial, and produces winners and losers. The production of outcomes where there are clear winners and losers isn’t always a bad […]

Would a Private Investigator Benefit Me While I’m Getting Divorced?

Sometimes during a divorce, a private investigator can come in handy. Sometimes a divorce is much more complicated than just separating assets and funds, and there’s actually something that needs […]

Child Support – The Emotional Value Of Letting Your Children Know You Are Still Supporting Them

It’s always tragic when a marriage ends, and even more so when there are children involved. Some kids adapt and adjust very well as their parents move on with their […]

Do You Have Any Say In How The Child Support You Pay Is Spent?

Short answer: No. Longer answer: In any divorce proceeding where children are involved, the first hope is that the parents will work together to craft a plan that is in […]

Collaborative Divorce: Is It For You?

The term “divorce” is itself laden with baggage. It’s an arduous process that painfully tears your life apart, but it doesn’t have to. A new method of divorce – called […]

Can You Keep Dad from Having Visitation?

It’s true: if you’re awarded physical custody, your ex doesn’t need to ever take your child away for a week at a time while you worry if she’s eating the […]

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