If your spouse has abused you or one of your children, you might expect to receive sole child custody during your divorce, but this does not always happen. There are special rules to help determine child custody in situations that involve a history of domestic...
Michelle Hoover
Should you seek alimony from your spouse?
There's no question that spousal support can be a difficult issue to address during a divorce. Sometimes, neither party wants to continue to have anything to do with the other, and spousal support does link them for some time into the future.If you are entitled to...
Can you negotiate on your assets in California?
There are some divorce cases that are more complex than others. Some involve factors such as alimony, child custody, child support and more. If you own trusts, retirement accounts and other high-value assets, your divorce could be complicated and require a skilled...
Visitation dates can be stress-free with the right attitude
Parents who have visitation with their children may not have the same custody rights as the other parent. Even if they share joint custody, one parent will be the primary custodian, while the other has visitation schedules to adhere to.As a parent who has to abide...
Your teen isn’t your friend: Realizations to help with divorce
With any divorce case, the primary concern is the children involved. It's necessary to make sure they're safe and comfortable, even if they are not happy about the changes that are happening.When children have to struggle going back and forth between homes and hear...
Can my former spouse move to another state with our children?
When you and your former spouse finalized your custody agreement, you had certain expectations for how often you would spend time with your children. However, if the other parent makes the decision to move to another state, it create complications.Parents should know...
Missing child located in Pennsylvania after mother flees
Child-custody battles aren't always easy, and many parents struggle to keep their children safe. Sometimes, the other parent is a threat, but without evidence, it's hard to take steps to prevent that person's actions.Take, for example, this story about a 31-year-old...
Why unwed mothers should demand that fathers establish paternity
In the state of California, unmarried fathers aren't automatically considered to be a child's biological parent, even if they're listed on their birth certificate. Instead, they must establish their paternity in order for the state to recognize them as the child's...
What impact does cohabitation have on spousal support payments?
It's not uncommon for divorced spouses to decide to get back in the dating game again in the months and years after their marriage comes to an end. While those couples may not be at the point where they're interested in walking back down the aisle once again, they may...
Ways your ex may try to hide assets from you during a divorce
While hiding assets during a divorce is illegal, there's always a sneaky spouse out there that thinks that they won't get caught. If they are really good at their game, then they could rob you of access to assets you'd otherwise be entitled to when you divorce.Some of...