What Is a Parenting Plan and Why Do I Need One?

When children are involved in family court actions, it raises the already high level of emotion that both parties are struggling with. It can also mean the addition of a guardian ad litem, possibly a family counselor, or even a visitation supervisor. A judge’s primary responsibility when custody and visitation are at issue is to…

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Can I Get Alimony if I Cheated?

When you say “I do,” you say it with plans of forever in mind. But sometimes, life gets in the way and you find yourself falling out of love with your partner, and potentially in love with someone new. New love can make you feel bold or reckless, or impatient for your new life to…

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I Think My Spouse Is Planning for Divorce

If you’ve been together long enough, you know when something feels “off” with your spouse. Sometimes you can chalk it up to having a bad day, or even just going through a rough patch. Sometimes, it’s more serious. How can you tell, though, when a rough patch is turning into something more? What are the…

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Can I Stop My Children’s Grandparents from Seeing Them?

Your children having a relationship with their grandparents should be a wonderful, happy reality that evokes close-knit family bonding. Unfortunately, not everyone with children feels this way about their children’s grandparents. Maybe your childhood wasn’t as rosy as your parents believe, and you feel that they engage in toxic behavior. Maybe your spouse’s parents try…

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Roll Over, Stella; There’s a New Courthouse Dog in Town

Clients in need of family law counsel can find themselves being emotionally drained. Even happy events, like adoptions, can be a bit overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with your ex, or fighting for your kids, or simply stressed out from the day-to-day difficulties of going through a divorce. Sometimes, you just need something soft and safe…

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Helping to Get Children of Divorce Ready for College

Your oldest child is finally headed off, or back, to college. If you’re divorced, it can be a bit harder emotionally, even if you’ve already done this once in the Fall. Perhaps even more difficult to come to terms with is the knowledge that your child is no longer bound to a visitation schedule, mandating…

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What to Expect if You Need Supervised Visitation

When you have children, you never expect to be told by a stranger when, where, and for how long you are entitled to spend time with them. Unfortunately, when divorce and custody enter the picture, you lose some control over your life for a time and suddenly you see your child on a schedule. Supervised…

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