What is the difference between sole and shared custody? One of the main challenges of getting a divorce is deciding who will get custody of the children, and when this will occur. A major deciding factor in this decision is whether or not both parents will have it, or if just one parent will handle […]
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While the practice is becoming less common as societal trends shift, one spouse typically takes the last name of the other spouse. Furthermore, when a couple has a child, the individual will typically assume the same last name as the couple. However, if a couple in this situation has a divorce, the question that may
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The 2016 holiday season is officially here. While usually a chaotic (but joyous!) time, the holidays can bring about additional challenges for divorced couples as they try to figure out how to juggle co-parenting responsibilities during this festive time of year.
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A divorce involving children can be an incredibly difficult experience, especially when it comes to learning how to co-parent effectively.
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As a custodial parent, one of your primary goals is to promote a healthy and active relationship between your child and your ex-spouse.
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For parents facing a contentious divorce, it’s common to have very specific child custody and visitation goals in mind.
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An allegation of child abuse is a very serious matter that the Court does not take lightly.
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News outlets across the country are buzzing with the announcement that Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from her husband of two years, Brad Pitt.
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Child abuse and neglect are two of the most serious and concerning types of cases currently plaguing the Family Court system.
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It’s that time of year again: the weather is cooling down, days are becoming a little shorter, and kids are going back to school.
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