Family Law & Divorce Blog

Custody vs Guardianship: Is it Worth the Fight?

Custody vs Guardianship: Is it Worth the Fight?

Both custodians and guardians are tasked with the responsibility of watching over, protecting, and care-giving for a minor child. The difference between custodianship and guardianship, then, is a matter of degree. Someone who has legal custody of a child has more...

Worried about Dating a Divorced Man? 5 Reasons to Reconsider

Worried about Dating a Divorced Man? 5 Reasons to Reconsider

There are many reasons to avoid dating a divorced man. Did you know that second marriages are more likely to end in divorce than first marriages? Have you heard about second-wife syndrome? And, who would volunteer to be the 'wicked stepmother' of the family? In...

How do you tell your spouse you want a divorce?

How do you tell your spouse you want a divorce?

Starting conflict-ridden conversations is never easy, but divorce news is one of the hardest to deliver. There is no perfect way to tell your spouse how you feel. However, these relationship and divorce experts have gone through this many times with couples and have...

3 Common Mistakes in Child Custody Negotiations

3 Common Mistakes in Child Custody Negotiations

Understanding the Big Picture of Child Custody First up, it’s important to understand the big picture of child custody. Consider these two aspects of child custody: legal custody and physical custody. ‘Legal custody’ is the right to make decisions on behalf of minor...

How Do I Know When It’s Finally Time to Get a Divorce?

How Do I Know When It’s Finally Time to Get a Divorce?

The most common questions about divorce: How do I know when it's finally time? How do I know it is the end of a relationship, not just a tough patch? If you are wrestling with these questions, you are not alone. Millions of people struggle - deeply struggle - with...