A sense of community-wide social conscience can be a dicey thing. On the one hand, everyone is an individual and the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. On the other, the legitimate exercise of society to identify and...
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If you feel threatened, a protective order may help
Every state in the country and the District of Columbia has laws on the books that provide for the issuing of protection orders. Human relationships are fraught with emotion and while cultural and legal norms are that reason should be the prevailing behavior, that...
Can the other parent move away with my child?
Life is full of changes. People get new jobs, new relationships and new ideas for their futures. Many of these changes require moving from one state to another; however, when child custody orders are in place, there are limits on what parents can do without permission...
Twins with 2 dads shows paternity testing’s value
There are many variations on the theme of family these days. About the only thing that remains traditional about the process of creating a family is the fact that it requires the egg of a woman and the sperm of a man to get things going. Beyond that the door is wide...
Handling division of debts in divorce: work with experienced advocate
When people think of divorce as it is portrayed in the media, there is a tendency to think about how much money or property each party will be getting as part of the divorce settlement or order. This is natural, because people are fascinated by the sheer amount of...
Positive answers to common co-parenting questions
If asked about your concerns related to co-parenting, you may respond, “Where do I start?” Co-parenting is often a complex and challenging venture. Thankfully, many individuals have successfully navigated their own co-parenting relationships and may be able to provide...
If you and your fiancee or spouse want to avoid divorce
If you are either happily engaged or married, you may be surprised at how often you worry about the possibility of divorce. This is a normal concern. No matter how wonderful things may be now, the unexpected may lead you and your romantic partner to grow apart....
Fears co-parents tend to share
Nearly 100 years ago, Franklin Roosevelt insisted that the only thing that the American people had to fear is fear itself. That observation tends to ring true when applied to many issues in life. Certainly, one can justify numerous fears that extend beyond the core...
Divorce, retirement and you
No matter how old you are, if you are currently navigating a divorce, it is time to start thinking about your retirement. The ways in which you and your attorney opt to approach issues of property division during your divorce process will almost certainly impact your...
Looking forward to the positives of life after divorce – Part II
In our last post, we began a discussion about altering one’s perception of the divorce process in order to see the positive opportunities it provides instead of simply the stresses it tends to inspire. There is absolutely nothing wrong with feeling and reacting to...