Marriage is a legal relationship that changes the legal status of both parties, even though it starts out as a personal and emotional commitment. Thus, we see the prenuptial marriage contracts that may come into being between two people that supposedly have undying love for each other. If the legal rights or obligations are not set out in writing, many marriage partners often do not know their...
Mediation is one way the courts are trying to cope with the ever increasing divorce rate and courtroom time. Mediation, hopefully, tries to encourage parental cooperation in the battle over custody and visitation rights. A mediator is court appointed and tries to find some middle ground between the divorcing parents and looking out for the best interests of the children.
The bulk of...
Why do the courts seem to always favor the mother in a divorce when considering child custody? Is it that this is a throwback view from the days when the mother was a stay-at-home mother and therefore had nothing to do but watch and nurture the children? Will the court system ever join the twenty-first century in regards to child custody?
The rights of fathers has increased and changed...
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and do not give legal advice. Anything in this article is for informational purposes only.
Family law is different from state to state, but there are enough similarities that the information contained here will apply.
STEP 3: LAWYER-UP
You've been served and summoned to answer the petition or complaint filed for divorce. It's not a bad...
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and do not give legal advice. Anything in this article is for informational purposes only.
Family law is different from state to state, but there are enough similarities that the information contained here will apply.
STEP 1: THE DIVORCE PROCESS STARTS
You and your spouse have come to realize that things are not going smoothly. There are...
