Property Division in Divorce
One of the major issues that often comes up in divorce is splitting property or assets. Marriage is usually as much about economics as it is about emotion so how property is divvied up is key. Consequently, parties typically pursue their entitled interests in assets and/or finances as part of the divorce. How assets or […]
Frequently Asked Questions in Family Law-PART TWO
As promised, I am working on Part Two of Frequently Asked Questions for family law-related matters. Every single day the family law community is faced with scenarios that look similar but have their own nuanced characteristics. So, although some questions are asked repeatedly, how and if they apply to a particular set of facts vary […]
Family Court Frequently Asked Questions
[booking startmonth=’2021-6′] As many of you know, I am quite active in the online space with my audience. This is very helpful for me personally and professionally, as it allows me to stay current on the issues like the family court matters that are most important to my community. On a personal level, I am […]
Parent Education in Divorce or Custody Matters
I’m a big advocate for parents improving their knowledge, skills, aptitude to be the best parent they can be. Parent education comes in various forms and numerous methods. Some are much more advanced than others, but it doesn’t hurt to participate in the basic ones. What is Parent Education? Parent education is the training, informing, […]
Divorce Therapy and its Implications
Are you looking for divorce therapy? May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Therapy is something often recommended in divorce, and certainly custody matters. Therapy can take place in many forms and settings, but the focus should be on mental and emotional support. Whether you go to divorce therapy, family therapy, co-parenting therapy or individual therapy […]
Surrender vs. Submission in Divorce Negotiations
In divorce there is often a lot of pressure to settle cases instead of proceeding to trial. Judges, lawyers and even parties persist in attempting to get cases resolved in divorce negotiations. Approximately 5-10%, of divorce cases make it to trial. (The proportion of custody cases is higher). The remainder of the cases are settled […]
Hidden Assets in Divorce: Is it Worth It
It is not unheard of to discover that parties in a divorce lied about some important things. Divorce brings out the worse in even the most decent human beings. It’s almost as if the moment divorce discussions start, that the parties anticipate games of deception, defamation and trickery to ensue. Wives accuse husbands of hiding […]
Child Custody & Abandonment
In child custody & abandonment situations (and child support too) biological parents can have their rights terminated by court. Even though the right to being a parent in the USA is a fundamental one , pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment, states have the power to infringe on those rights. Of course Due Process, also afforded […]
“Good” and “Not so Good” Co-parenting is Still Coparenting
Co-parenting can go as smoothly as the parties allow it to. It doesn’t have to be complicated or have a lot of conflict. However, it does not mean that when parties disagree on issues that it is unsuccessful. Co-parenting simply means that parents communicate effectively and collaborate on important decisions regarding their child(ren). Disagreements, confusion, […]
Grandparents Rights to Visitation & Custody
Since 2000, grandparents’ rights to visitation and/or custody has been ruled “unconstitutional” in many states. This landmark case (Troxel v. Granville) established that state laws that mandated grandparents rights to visitation & custody violated parents’ rights to due process. As a result, although most states have some laws on the books granting grandparents rights, some […]