If you’re going through a child custody case, you are probably familiar with joint custody and sole custody. But have you heard of sole physical custody and joint legal custody? Perhaps not. While most people are familiar with the general forms of child custody, there are actually five specific types. It’s always important to know…
When you’re going through a divorce, you will undoubtedly have many questions and want advice from people who have been in your shoes. Your friends and family may be the first ones you turn to, but they might not have all the answers. It is best to get advice and information from people who have…
Surprisingly, children born to unwed parents do not automatically have a legal father unless paternity is established. Paternity can be contested or uncontested, and it can be filed by the mother, father or child support services. The father and child will then undergo DNA testing to establish if the father is a match. Usually if…
What if you’re spouse’s ex is miles out of the picture, and you want to adopt your stepchild? Shouldn’t that be easy, since you’ve been living with your stepchild and guiding them like Internet a parent does? Well, it may not be as easy as you would think. If you’re faced with the question, “How can I…
You’ve decided to get a divorce – now what? While you no doubt have a lot to deal with, there are a few things you can do to prepare for your divorce that will help protect you financially, mentally and emotionally. Know your state’s divorce laws. Hire an experienced attorney of course, but also be…
Although not common, legal separation is a court order that separates a couple without terminating the marriage. The court order will give you terms of dividing property and assets similar to a divorce. These terms generally carry over to the divorce if you decide to get one. Here are a few reasons you might want…
Many people find themselves faced with the question, “Should I move out before my divorce?” However moving out before your divorce can cause several problems that you may not have considered. Here are five reasons to not move out and stick it out until the divorce is final. It may be more difficult to move back…
