Spring is a time for fresh starts. Sometimes, that includes a divorce. Unfortunately, starting a divorce can feel like going through a foreign country without a map. A good attorney can guide you through your divorce, like a good GPS system. If you are considering divorce, try to talk with more than one attorney [...]
Did you receive notice for a possession schedule on April 1st? Or, did you forget to give your April 1 notice for your summer possession? If you are wondering what to do next, first read your decree or final order. That is the most important step to get a great understanding of what you [...]
Collaborative Law and T. Boone Pickens T. Boone Pickens, the legendary billionaire oil and gas tycoon used collaborative law in his divorce, and saved millions. He estimates that he saved millions because of the way that it works and why it is different from traditional litigation. Traditional litigation and divorce isn't a fit for every [...]
Presumed Fatherhood – Kris, Kim, and Kanye Chris Chambers / Frederick M. Brown / Pascal Le Segretain, Getty Images We have all seen it on tv, heard about it on the radio, or read a friend’s opinion on Facebook. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ divorce has become a bitter, ugly public relations battle [...]
Temporary Hearing A temporary hearing is a hearing after a case has started, when there is a question that only a judge can decide. A hearing is had before the Judge and orders are issued that will be in effect until the end of the case. The hearing allows parties a limited amount of time [...]
Change Your Perspective in Divorce Divorce and change from family law issues can be tough. In my experience, sometimes a change of perspective can help. It doesn't change the situation, but helps you get through it. Look around your everyday world: does your middle schooler have 4 tests tomorrow, did your second grader just lose [...]
Communication Communication with your ex-spouse can be tough. And, remembering that the written word can be forever can be stressful. These days with texting, email, Facebook and Twitter we have lots of ways to communicate. This can make co-parenting easier during and after a divorce because it can give flexibility. Just remember that it is [...]
Couple Working Together at Home --- Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis Co-parenting means divorced parents and how they keep doing what they need to do as parents after a divorce. The Office of the Attorney General has some information on their website about Co-Parenting. Look for the more information on Co-Parenting on our Resource [...]
Couples who may be heading for a nasty break-up should be careful about texting because it could end up as evidence against them in divorce court. Read the full article...
Despite divorce mediation's well-deserved reputation as a sensible alternative to fighting it out in court, we find that few people know very much about it. Mediation can be used in divorce mediation successfully. Read the full article...