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Ways to Save Money on your Divorce
Getting divorced is expensive. In most cases, the expenses have two primary causes: lawyer fees and court costs and the expenses of adjusting to life as a single person, which often means footing the entire rent and utility bills and making all car payments, insurance payments, and household purchases on one income. Because of… Read More »
How Divorce Affects Children at Different Developmental Stages
Every parent who gets divorced thinks about how the divorce will affect his or her children. Some parents worry about the long-term effects of the divorce while others simply contemplate these effects and search for ways to handle them. If you have children, there is no way to keep them from thinking or feeling… Read More »
How Long Will my Personal Injury Claim Take to Resolve?
There is no good answer to this question. Many injured victims want to know how long it will be until they receive their compensation, but the truth is that there is no guarantee they will receive compensation at all and if they do receive it, it can be very difficult to predict how long… Read More »
What is Dry Drowning?
Dry drowning is a condition that occurs when an individual inhales water and causes his or her vocal cords to spasm, which can make it very difficult to breathe. It is not the same as secondary drowning, which is a serious condition that occurs when water enters the lungs. Both conditions can be very… Read More »
When Is It Legal to Violate your Custody Order?
Timesharing orders are legally binding. If you have a custody order in place after your divorce, you are required to comply with its terms or face penalties for being in contempt of court. However, there are circumstances under which you might feel you have to violate your timesharing order for your child’s benefit. Violating… Read More »
What is Contempt of Court?
Contempt of court is the state of disobeying a court order. Any form of willful disobedience against the court is an act of contempt of court. This includes speaking out of turn during a hearing, failing to appear in court when summoned to do so, and failing to comply with a court order. After… Read More »
How to Navigate the Holidays When you Have a Timesharing Agreement
While you are developing your timesharing agreement for your children after your divorce, do not forget to include how you will handle the holidays. Keep in mind that the “big” holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving are not the only ones worth considering; your child’s birthday, long weekends off from school, and specific cultural or… Read More »
How Can my Criminal Record Impact my Timesharing Arrangement?
A criminal history can have a significant impact on your timesharing agreement. Although it is generally in a child’s best interest to have an ongoing relationship with each parent, the court may limit a parent’s time with his or her child or even terminate his or her parental rights if it determines that a… Read More »
How to Talk to your Adult Children About your Divorce
For divorcing parents, talking to the children about the divorce is nearly always a stressful conversation. The right time to talk to your child about your divorce and the right amount of information to give depend largely on the child’s age and maturity level. This does not stop being true when your children are… Read More »
Pet Custody After a Divorce
We love our pets like they are members of our families. If you are facing a divorce, the thought of your spouse taking your pet permanently can be devastating. Pet custody is not like child custody. With a human child, the court must determine which arrangement would be in his or her best interest… Read More »
