Introduction to The Family Home After a Divorce Going through a divorce can turn a couple’s life upside down and lot of arguing can be involved. One point of contention in a lot of divorces is the marital residence. The question of who should stay in the home and whether the home should be sold […]
Introduction to Ending a Domestic Partnership or Civil Union Just like marriages, domestic partnerships and civil unions can and do come to an end. The process for ending a domestic partnership or civil union has similarities to a standard divorce proceeding, but there are some variations on that process as well. Domestic Partnerships and Civil […]
Invalidating or Reverse Adoption An adoption can be considered a “forever decision” in that, once finalized and approved, it is nearly impossible to undo and reverse the adoption. An order granting an adoption is usually the result of a months’ long – if not years’ long – process, but such an order can provide much-needed […]
What Can Grandparents Do When the Family is Falling Apart? Grandparents often play a significant role in the lives of their grandchildren and assist their children (or children-in-law) in times of need. Is there a bill that needs to be paid? The grandparents may provide additional funds to help cover the expense. Is a babysitter […]
Introduction Most judges understand the importance of child custody hearings, but do not enjoy conducting them. This is because these hearings often devolve into two parents accusing each other of bad behavior and harmful habits and touting themselves as being the better parent. Even though such hearings are supposed to be about the best interest […]
Can a Family Law Court Set Aside a Mediated Agreement? Many family law courts encourage or require parties involved in divorce or child custody cases to attempt to settle their differences through mediation. Courts tend to prefer when parties are able to reach a mediated agreement as it keeps the many family law cases any […]
Can I Use a Recording of My Spouse in My Divorce Case? Attorneys understand that in the modern practice of the law there are very few “Aha!” moments. That is, it is rare for there to be a smoking gun or surprise witness that the other party involved in the dispute does not know about […]
Alienation of Affection Lawsuits Introduction Adultery is no longer as scandalous as it once was. This is evident in the “no-fault” laws adopted by many of the states. Whereas in times past a divorce would only be granted upon proof of fault by one party or the other (like adultery), many states have done away […]