Creating more complexities with false accusations in custody disputes In custody disputes, claims of abuse can make bad situations worse Child abuse allegations aggravate custody disputes. Whether counsel represents the alleged abuser or the parent making the allegation, these cases are fraught with difficulty. The issue is a sensitive one, exposing intimate family details and …
Read MoreSharing parental duties after divorce or separation often proves more difficult than expected. In an ideal world, parents would always work as a team to tend to the needs of their kids, without dispute. Of course, the real world doesn’t always unfold as neatly and each parents’ actions can be scrutinized by the other, creating a …
Read MoreOnce child support has been determined and your divorce finalized, few would want to revisit the process. However, from time to time one or both ex-spouses may need to re-negotiate the original terms of child support due to some material change in circumstance. Such a change is never easy for either parent and it may …
Read MoreWhen two people make the decision to separate, there are a number of issues that need to be resolved before the divorce can be finalized. Issues such as child support, child custody, spousal support and the equalization of property. The outcome of these discussions will represent a new reality going forward. But what about what …
Read MoreIt’s not uncommon after a divorce to be living within different means. The standard of living to which you had become accustom may not exist anymore, and belts may need to be tightened. Early on in the new school year is budget time – school and extra curricular activities for your child/ren will need to …
Read MoreWhen couples separate or divorce, custody and access to your children is one of the most important issues to settle. Court custody battles are nasty, consume a lot of time and drive the cost of your divorce sky high. Often, the outcome of a highly contested child custody battle, affects the child/ren the most. It …
Read MoreThe New Normal: It’s not the latest Hollywood blockbuster, but a term often used to describe the reality of how life unfolds after a major upheaval, like a divorce. Adjusting to this new reality involves making many changes and facing new challenges, such as coming to an understanding that the natural consequence of many marital …
Read MoreMany individuals experience a variety of upsetting emotions in the process of divorce. Divorce is a time marked by enormous stress and change. Depending on our individual style, coping abilities, culture, values, and expectations we will face our feelings directly or not. How we choose to confront, embrace or deny our feelings will have a …
Read MoreWith a new school year upon us, the question of homework will inevitably come up. Maybe not in the first week, but certainly shortly after that. But two households doesn’t mean double the homework. When your kids go back and forth between two households, it’s easy to lose a few things in the shuffle. Although …
Read MoreI am often asked what is the most prevalent reason someone wants to hire a private investigator (PI). The answer is as broad and open ended as the question. This article is intended to provide some general insight with regard to selecting the right private investigator for your case. The PI’s job is to gather …
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