Family Law & Divorce Blog
Child’s Best Interest: How Does It Play a Role in Determining Child Custody?
Going to court to determine child custody can feel like visiting a casino with the highest stakes possible: access to and influence over your children. For many people, child custody is the most contentious element of their divorce. Thankfully, the judge has...
How Does Mediation Work for a Divorce?
Divorce makes people think of sitting before a judge who decides the final settlement. Others picture hashing it out between themselves, their exes, and the divorce case lawyers. While many divorces settle in one of those two ways, you might be relieved to know...
Is it Possible to Have an Amicable Divorce?
Divorces are often challenging because of the emotions, pain, and anger involved. When couples focus on their pain and anger, things get messy. While it can be extremely difficult to put your differences aside and think clearly, it could make a world of difference in...
Everything You Need to Know if You Are Considering a Prenuptial Agreement
Hope for the best, but plan for the worst. That sums up prenuptial agreements, also known as prenups. These legal agreements between two individuals preparing to marry are becoming more common. They are no longer only the purview of old-money elites. A recent Harris...
Can a Parent’s Domestic Violence History Affect Child Custody in a Divorce?
Many factors affect a judge’s ruling in a divorce case when children are involved. A judge reviews all relevant information to paint a picture of specific circumstances, including any history of domestic violence. Keep reading to find out how a history of violence...
How to Support your Child’s Academic Success During Divorce
If you ask most divorcing parents about their primary worries during divorce, their children will be at the top of that list. How will they adapt? Will they be okay during the transition? Will the turmoil affect their schoolwork? Most children adapt just fine. Many...