Military service puts pressure on marital relationships in unique ways. One spouse may have a very demanding schedule. Their career path can make family life unpredictable. Frequent relocations, isolation from extended family and even secrecy can negatively impact...
As a general rule, you can never deny visitation or custody rights. Once there is a court order stating that the other parent has a right to see their child, you must follow that court order. It doesn’t matter if you and your ex aren’t on good terms. It doesn’t even...
If infidelity is the reason behind the breakdown of your marriage, you may wonder if it will impact your divorce proceedings. Will the settlement be skewed against the spouse who stepped out of the marriage? Will any of it matter in divorce court? Here’s what you...
Many couples might not know that January is commonly referred to as Divorce Month. This phenomenon is due to the observed spike in divorce filings at the beginning of each year. For many couples, the holiday season serves as a final attempt to salvage a relationship....
When couples divorce, the issue of child support is often a critical point of discussion. In many cases, the courts may set a hearing date to determine the appropriate amount of child support based on both parents' financial circumstances and the needs of the child....
People who go through a divorce or end a romantic relationship sometimes decide to move to a new area. This might be for a fresh start, a new job, or a host of other reasons. While some people can do that easily, people who share children have to think about how they...
Child support ensures that children receive the financial support they need to thrive. However, the process of obtaining and enforcing child support can be complex and confusing, leading to misconceptions and misunderstandings. In California, where the California...
People facing divorce may set a variety of different goals. Sometimes, their main concern is protecting a small business or their retirement savings. Other times, their marital home is their main priority, especially if it is a particularly valuable home in a...
If you get divorced and don’t share custody of your children, you have considerable freedom to move – essentially the same freedom you had before your marriage. You can simply decide to relocate to another state, perhaps to be near your immediate family members in the...
How many times have you heard unhappy couples say they're staying together for the sake of the children? They feel that a divorce would be disruptive; therefore, they will remain in an unsatisfactory marriage until their kids are grown. While their intentions are...