Once you and your co-parent have a custody schedule, you should prepare for exchange days. Failing to do this can lead to misunderstandings. Thus, it's vital to have clear steps that will be followed during transitions. Here are three factors you should discuss: Day...
Your child's college education can be affected if they are charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute or any other drug crime. Their future might look different from what they expected. ...
Co-parenting with someone who causes stress, creates conflict or refuses to cooperate can feel overwhelming. However, keeping a steady perspective and prioritizing your child’s emotional well-being can make a difference. It is not about controlling the other parent’s...
There are many factors that you have to think about if you’re going through a divorce. Many people focus on the obvious things, like who’s going to get the house and where each party is going to live, but there’s another serious matter to think about – marital debts. ...
Communication with your ex when you have children together can be challenging. It’s especially difficult if you went through a contentious divorce and still have hard feelings. Even in those cases, you will still need to be able to make decisions that are in the best...
When parents want to change an existing child custody order, courts require a valid reason. One of the key legal standards for granting a modification is demonstrating a substantial change in circumstances. This means there has been a significant shift in the family’s...
If you have a criminal record and are going through a contentious divorce, one of the questions you might have is how your criminal conviction(s) could affect your custody rights as a parent. You are right to be concerned. Depending upon what you were convicted of,...
Some couples have a very simple property division process ahead when they divorce. They have limited shared property or have already signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement describing how they intend to divide marital assets and debts. Others have a variety of...
A divorce agreement is meant to bring closure and provide a clear path forward for both parties, but what happens when your ex refuses to follow the terms you both agreed to? Whether it's missed alimony payments, denied parenting time or other issues, failing to...
While a custody exchange day may be considered a day like any other, you and your co-parent need to be on the same page about crucial factors related to it. This can help prevent misunderstandings once your custody schedule becomes effective. Here are three matters to...