Child custody cases have to take the child's age and maturity level into account. When you are dealing with a teenager, you likely need to have a more flexible agreement. Many teens are socially active, have school events and may have extracurricular activities. These...
Month: April 2018
What prompts the court to order supervised child visitation?
When you get divorced, you and your spouse are able to negotiate terms regarding child custody and visitation although you'll need to seek the court's approval of any plan you devise. Once the court finalizes your divorce, all parties must adhere to an existing court...
How to resolve conflict — not just avoid it
Family conflicts are never fun -- and they take on an added dimension of difficulty when they're between separated or divorced parents. It's important, however, that you don't try to avoid conflicts instead of resolving them when they arise. Doing that can set you,...
Addressing domestic violence accusations is often complex
Family law cases that involve accusations of domestic violence often bring two court systems together. On the family law side, you might have a divorce and child custody cases. On the criminal law side, you might have criminal charges for the accusations. For the...
You don’t have to be stuck in an abusive relationship
Being in an abusive relationship can feel like you are stuck. You might not think that you can leave. In fact, many victims of abuse can think of almost endless reasons why they have to stay put. The fact that you realize you are in an abusive relationship is one of...
Do’s and don’ts of helping kids through divorce
Just before telling your children you were planning to divorce, you may have worried over finding the right words. You understood from the start that the news would likely take them by surprise and wanted to make sure you told them what they needed to know without...