Posts Tagged ‘legal’
Do Stepparents and Legal Parents Have the Same Amount of Rights?
In the past, two parents, both biological, would have rights over a child. Nobody else would be able to interfere with this. However, over the years many things have changed, and now you see a variety of cases where other parties are gaining rights over a child. One of these parties is stepparents, who play…
Read MoreConsidering Your Child’s Living Arrangements Through Divorce
When you are going through a divorce and have children, you already know that there are many factors to be considered. Your children and your divorce may be high areas of tension for you because you love your children and want what is best for them during this confusing time. Many years ago, the court…
Read MoreAspects You May Not Have Known About Mediation
When most people are going through divorce and hear the word “mediation”, they may feel confused because they don’t know enough about the process, or scared because they have heard stories about how the process didn’t work for others. We, as experienced mediators, can assure you that mediation is sometimes the best option for your…
Read MoreSame-Sex Divorce: Considerations You Need to Know
In 2015, the laws changed for anybody in a same-sex marriage, as the U.S. Supreme Court made a major decision in Obergfell v. Hodges. Thus, same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide to have their marriages officially recognized by the states. Prior, problems were created, as those in same-sex marriages could be denied a divorce if they…
Read MoreElder Abuse, Restraining Orders, and Other Things to Know
As you probably already know, elderly people are abused every year. This upsetting, concerning type of abuse takes many forms such as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse – as well as neglect and abandonment of the elderly. There are many signs of abuse that can be seen by both loved ones and caretakers, such as…
Read MoreQuestions You May Have Regarding the Mediation Process
Child custody cases take time and energy on a whole new level, which is why you may want to know some of the best options. Mediation may be the best choice for two parents who believe that they can agree on many of the issues involved with their children. Now you can find out some…
Read MoreDo we Have Any Alternatives to the Traditional Marriage Route?
Our blogs typically discuss divorce and what options you have on a family law level. However, did you know that there are other alternatives to a traditional marriage? There have been many cultural changes over the years that led to these very important matters on unions. Today we will discuss some of these alternatives and…
Read MoreWhat Are Some Causes for Sole Custody to Become Necessary?
When you are in the middle of a custody case due to divorce, your lawyer has probably thrown around and explained terms like “joint custody” and “sole custody.” Anywhere in the United States, you could see a custody situation that is either joint or sole based on the best interests of the child, on either…
Read MoreWhat Should I Expect to Happen After the Divorce Process?
There are many parts to the divorce process, such as service, discovery, experts, pretrial matters, and even the big day: trial. However, the thing that many people do not understand is that, after your day in court, divorce continues in other ways. The process is still not over like you may have expected, and you…
Read MoreCan I Leave the State if I am the Legal Guardian of a Child?
There are many situations when the court will appoint a guardianship. For instance, you will find certain cases where the parents are deceased and a guardian has to take over – however, in many more cases, the parents are unable to care for the child due to illness or substance abuse. In many situations, the…
Read MoreAn In-Depth Look at the Responsibilities of a Guardian
When somebody wants to become a guardian of a minor, they must also understand the responsibilities that come with it. It requires a higher decision-making by the guardian, someone to step in place of the parent and make legal decisions that will benefit their best interests. If you are looking into becoming a guardian, there…
Read MoreHow do Grandparents Obtain Guardianship of a Child?
Custody and guardianship determinations are made by the court based on the particular needs of a family. Sometimes, they will look directly at the safety of the child, such as the actions of the parents and if the children have been removed from their parent’s home. Sometimes they may look at permanency factors because the…
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