Family Law

In the vast majority of custody cases, both parents are in a joint custody situation after a divorce. This is because the court believes that it is in the best interest of the child for both parents to stay active in his or her life even if they divorce. However,...

The holidays just came to a close and we're now moving forward into 2021. For many, though, that may mean moving forward alone. This is the part of the year when divorce filings soar. In fact, one study claimed they went up by a full 33% shortly after New Year's Day....

When you got married, you probably did not intend on splitting from your spouse, but divorce is still a common experience for many. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2018, 782, 083 divorces and annulments occurred in the U.S. Even if your...

As you and your spouse age, you may find yourself discussing and contemplating divorce. Gray divorce is becoming increasingly more common among elderly people, as many choose to end a marriage while approaching retirement years. Money matters According to Business...

Texas parents like you have to think of your child first during divorce. You need to figure out child custody arrangements. You must decide on child support payments. You have to do this in addition to determining alimony or asset division. On top of that, you need to...

Generally speaking, co-parenting is the most common custodial agreement following a divorce. There is plenty of literature backing up the fact that children do best with both parents actively involved in their lives, even if the parents are no longer married or...

People who have dogs or cats often develop strong bonds with their pets. When it comes to a marital divorce, these bonds can be put to the test as the spouses must decide who will keep the family pet. Yahoo Finance reported on a growing trend in which some couples are...

Working out a parenting plan is seldom easy. Even when parents have the child’s best interests at heart, the details of a parenting plan can turn negotiations into a tedious and prolonged confrontation. You may think it is good enough to draw out your schedule for...

Adopting or fostering a child is a great way for a person or couple to provide a safe, loving family to a child in need. Before entering the process, it is important for applicants to know what to expect. The following are a few of the basic requirements for adoptive...

People put a lot of thought into a marriage proposal. They realize that a proposal is an emotional event, so they want to set the mood and get everything just right. Unfortunately, people seldom think that way when they're on the opposite end of the situation and want...