In many cases, alimony is set up to discontinue if your ex gets married again. The idea here is that your ex needs your financial support while single, but getting married gives him or her a new spouse to offer that support. One issue here is that people will...
Month: July 2018
Is your ex-partner denying you visitation rights?
One of the most painful events you have gone through is the child custody hearing that granted your spouse sole custody and left you with limited visitation -- or parenting time. The few days and hours you spend with your child are critical for you to form a bond that...
Can a DNA test happen before a baby is born?
You have been informed that you may be the father of a baby who has not been born yet, and you do not think you can wait until birth to find out. You want to know what rights you have and what obligations you may be facing as soon as possible. Can a DNA test be...
Children’s custody preferences carry more weight as they grow up
You and your spouse got divorced when your kids were both under 4 years old. They were not old enough to really have a say in where they wanted to live, so you and your spouse reached an agreement that let the children stay with you most of the time, visiting your ex...
When should I consider having a custody attorney?
Whether you are going through a divorce or were never married to the other parent of your child, issues of custody may be stressful and time-consuming. For the sake of your child, you may have hoped to work things out amicably with your former partner, and in your...
Focusing on school success after divorce
One concern parents often have when getting divorced is that their children will not do well in school. As with all child custody decisions, the important thing is to put the kids first and focus on their needs. Clearly, that means trying to come up with a plan to...