Divorce often brings with it a myriad of changes. As evidenced in a typical divorce decree, which sets forth language such as “the parties shall continue to live separate and apart and each party shall be free from the interference…
Tips for Parents with Children Living in Multiple Residences
Two Houses Supported by a Common Foundation: Tips for Parents with Children Living in Multiple Residences One-third of children will live in a step-family According to several scholars, one-third of all children born in this country will live in a…
Lack of Father’s Rights in Adoption Proceedings
Every year, over 120,000 children are adopted in the United States. In fact in a country with now over 300 million citizens, it is worthy to note that the majority of Americans are personally affected by adoption, meaning that “they…
Mind Games: Challenging a Psychologist in a Child Custody Case
Best Interest of the Child When parties to a divorce action cannot agree on a custodial arrangement suitable to both parents, courts are forced to make that incredibly difficult decision. The court’s decision is made even more challenging when one…
Post-Divorce Dating and your Children
Divorce can be a tremendously difficult time. In fact, it is commonly said that outside of the death of a loved one, divorce is the most stress-inducing event a human can endure. Dating to end the grieving after divorce. To…
Child Custody Disputes between a Parent and Grandparent
Parental Advisory: Child Custody Disputes between a Parent and Grandparent The ever-increasing divorce rate coupled with extended life expectancy has created a greater need to afford grandparents rights to visitation with and in some cases custody of their grandchildren. Grandparent…
What to do if you are in contempt of court for not paying child support
Dispelling the “Dead-Beat Dad” Label: Defending Against a Contempt Action for Non-Payment of Child Support Does the law consider you a dead-beat dad? The oft-used term “dead beat dad” conjures up an image of a father who neglects to support…
What to do if you are accused of adultery
Have you been accused of adultery? In many matters of civil litigation, such as contract disputes, evidence is strictly limited to information which pertains to that isolated transaction. Divorce proceedings, on the other hand, are much broader and may…
Can I get my marriage annulled?
Can I get my marriage annulled? by Benjamin Porter, Esq. Several years ago, pop-star and music icon Britney Spears got a marriage annulled. Since then, every year it seems like another celebrity seemingly wiggles out of his or her nuptials…