What You Say in Family Court Matters
What You Say in Family Court Matters? Nowadays there is hardly any distinct lines between what is acceptable language in the courtroom and what is not. Judges are learning slang or urban terms, lawyers speak in colloquialisms and litigants say whatever comes to mind. However, the terminology you use can make a difference in how […]
Pro Se Divorce or Pro Se Child Custody?
Pro Se Divorce or Pro Se Child Custody – Which is better? Attorneys, judges, legal personnel all think pro se divorce or pro se child custody litigants are insane. Even with Uncontested Divorce, they believe that taking the risk of botching the child custody or child support terms is too high. For those of you […]
Will the Court Award Sole Custody
Child Custody Will the Court Award Sole Custody In today’s world, there is a lot of confusion about the different forms of custody. We have all heard of the joint custody, some custody and full custody. However, what many are not aware of is that there are two major basis for any custody, that is […]
Change to Child Custody Arrangements during Covid
Many parents are struggling with a multitude of issues surrounding Covid and co-parenting. Parents are overwhelmed with things that were once immaterial or non-existent pre-Covid. Things like virtual schooling vs. in person school, public outings vs. staying home and so on. Being a divorce coach, I can not keep up with the number of people […]
Using Discovery in Divorce and Child Custody
What is Discovery in divorce and child custody? Discovery in divorce and child custody matter is the legal process where pertinent information, relevant items and material facts are exchanged between opposing parties upon request. Discovery is used in litigated cases of any type. It applies to civil, criminal and family law cases, just to name […]
Preparing Your Case for Your First Court Appearance
Preparing Your Case & Gathe Other Evidence It helps to have an idea of what is important, what is admissible, what is legal with respect to preparing your case of divorce or child custody. Emails & text messages are usually full of pertinent information and should be high on the list. Although text messages should […]
Should You File First in your Custody or Divorce Matter?
Most cases in court starts with the filing of a Petition or Complaint by the person who wishes to sue another. Child custody or divorce matter are no different, the initial document is the document that gets the case started. Either party, husband or wife, mother or father, can initiate the case based on their […]