How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce?
How long does it take to get a divorce? A very reasonable question for someone who has never gone through it. That’s just one of the many questions I am asked from clients about the length and detail of divorce. A divorce could be settled in 30 days, or it could last as long as 6-7 years. No one divorce [...]
Divorce vs. Legal Separation. What’s the difference and what is right for you?
Your marriage isn’t working out. You and your spouse are fighting, you have grown apart, you may even be sleeping in separate rooms, or even separate homes. So now what? For many people their initial reaction is “let’s get a divorce”; and while in some cases that may be the best solution, it is not your only option. Besides a [...]
Getting a Divorce – It’s Not Black and White – You Have Options
Divorce can be a very scary seven-letter word. No one enters a marriage thinking they will have to deal with this, but should your marriage end in divorce you need to know your options when navigating a divorce and the things to consider. First, don’t panic. You need to make sure you are thinking with a clear head. Regardless of [...]
Traveling Internationally with Your Children – What You Need to Know as A Divorced Parent
School’s out for summer and you want to take your kids on a fun, memorable vacation. Traveling inside the U.S. isn’t typically an issue, but what if you want to take an international trip and you are divorced or going through a divorce? The general answer is yes, you can take your child(ren) abroad; however, there are several very important [...]
Custody, the Courts, and Medical Decisions
When a couple gets divorced or parents that are never married but break up, their child custody agreement dictates who has decision-making authority for things such as education and medical issues. The parents need to follow the terms of their agreement or court may modify it. Of current importance, is a parent’s decision to vaccinate their child(ren), especially as we all face COVID. Recently, [...]
Alcohol or Drug Use By A Parent May Impact Child Custody
Substance abuse, whether it be drugs or alcohol, can affect whether a parent is able to gain, or retain, custody of their child or children. If a court determines that a parent’s substance abuse presents a direct risk to a child that parent could be denied physical or legal custody. The challenge, however, is being able to prove the use [...]