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How the Best Interests of the Child are Determined

The term “best interests of the child” is frequently used in family law — this is the principle that guides judges in every case involving child custody. Although courts prefer that both parents are equally involved in a child’s life, regardless of… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody
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Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce

Retirement accounts are often significant assets for married couples, and splitting them up when spouses part ways can be a contentious issue. While certain types of property can be easily distributed between spouses, dividing retirement accounts in divorce is more complicated. Not… Read More
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How Remarriage Impacts Child Custody Arrangements and Child Support

It’s not uncommon for divorced spouses to remarry after they have parted ways. If you share children with your former spouse, you might be wondering how remarriage impacts child custody and support. While remarriage alone is not grounds to modify a child… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody
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Benefits of Using Mental Health Professionals in a Divorce

Divorce is a legal process; that’s why most people work with lawyers to get the best possible outcome. But divorce isn’t only a legal process. It’s an emotional one as well. Accordingly, it makes sense that there is a place for mental… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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Can You Move Out of State After a Divorce with Your Children?

When spouses are negotiating a divorce, they often plan to continue living relatively close to one another if they have young children. That can be a wonderful arrangement for all involved, maximizing the time children get to spend with each parent, and… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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Can I Change a Child Custody Agreement?

Depending on the age of your child when you and your co-parent divorce or first make a child custody agreement, a child custody order could be in place for ten or fifteen years or more. That’s a long time in the life… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody
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Common Domestic Violence Defenses

No one should have to experience domestic violence, and it is understandable that courts want to protect people from abuse and protect from perpetrators. While it is necessary for courts to do what they can to address this problem, domestic disputes are… Read More
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Categories: Domestic Violence
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International Child Custody Laws and Jurisdictional Challenges

Child custody disputes can be emotionally overwhelming and legally complex. However, custody issues can be even more nuanced when a parent lives overseas. Since they can involve the laws of different countries, and working out intricate parenting plans, international child custody matters… Read More
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What is a Parenting Coordinator?

Co-parenting with a former spouse or partner isn’t always easy. In some cases, it may be necessary to have the assistance of a third party who can help to identify potential disputes and assist with finding ways to co-parent more effectively. A… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody
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Can You Start Dating During a Divorce?

Divorces can be emotionally taxing and time-consuming, leaving you eager to move forward with your life even before a court finalizes your Judgment of Absolute Divorce. A common question many people have is, “can you start dating during a divorce?” Although this… Read More
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Categories: Divorce