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A recent USA Today article focused on the resurgence in marriage after its decline during the economic recession.1 The article reported that there was a 5% decline in marriage rates during the recent recession, coupled with cultural changes about whether and when to marry, with two-thirds (2/3) of first marriages are being proceeded with cohabitation (living together), the projections in…
When child custody is at issue, or during a guardianship or defacto case, the physical and mental health of the parties is often of the upmost importance. Understanding the party’s ability to properly care for a child and act in the best interests of a child is an important determination in family law. But, how does a party determine the…
More and more courts and judges are favoring the idea of mediation for purposes of settling disputes. Commonly in family law matters, and personal injury litigation, judge’s order that the parties attend mediation, and attempt to reach a settlement, before the judge will set a final hearing. Mediation falls into the category of “Alternative Dispute Resolution,” which is exactly as…
Divorce can be a complicated and stressful process for the parties involved, and it can be even more stressful when there are children of the marriage. Children sense the stress at any age no matter how civil and committed the parents are about keeping the kids out of it. Unfortunately, many divorces involving children become high conflict as the parties…
Divorce proceedings, post decree custody battles, paternity cases, etc., can be both legally and emotionally driven. Many people can become frustrated and angry with the opposing side. But what happens when the other side starts making false statements about you, or even goes so far as to obtain a protective order against you based on false or exaggerated circumstances or…
Domestic Violence is a real and prevalent issue in today’s society. Husbands, wives, children, girlfriends, boyfriends, and even extended family members can be a victim of domestic violence or perpetuate violence. Oftentimes, domestic violence can lead to divorce. When one partner is in imminent fear of harm by the other, despite getting a divorce, sometimes the victim needs the added…
Divorce is often a dynamic and involved process that starts with filing a petition for dissolution of the marriage. After a divorce has been filed, there are several avenues through which the parties can achieve the ultimate result-a divorce. First, and probably the most historically common (but that is changing), the parties can go to court, litigate the issues, and…
Having legal problems can affect many aspects of your life. It may be affecting your family and other relationships, your housing, and your finances. Hiring an attorney is often the best way to advocate for your position. However, attorneys are expensive because of the level of training and skill they have to have to run a successful law practice, and…
As domestic advocates, we at find our jobs difficult in most every case to help our clients make very important custody and property (assets and liability) decisions (objectives of the litigation) while addressing significant emotional turmoil typically associated with divorce. And we only have to help one side through this time period. When the emotion of both parties combines, and…
At , we observe the failure and dissolution of a marriage, particularly those with younger children, is as much an emotional life event as a legal matter. Both parents deeply love their children, and want a post-divorce lifestyle to maximize time with the children and quality of life. This usually creates significant emotional stressors, which translates into the litigation in…