Family Law

When parents get divorced, one of the most critical decisions they have to make is who will take care of their children. This decision is often referred to as child custody. This article will discuss how family law determines child custody in a divorce proceeding. The Best Interests of the Child When making a decision […]

When you are the one who is getting a divorce, it can be an incredibly emotional time. Most marriages end in divorce these days, becoming something of a norm. But that doesn’t make it any easier when you go through it. There are many things to think about – from the legal aspects and financial

In a perfect world, family members uplift each other as much as possible, encourage children to chase after their dreams, and all the while create a space for everyone to find comfort and solidarity in one another. And while a few slip-ups and trips are expected to happen, this model family isn’t held back by

Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy. Your estate includes your possessions, and they can come in different sizes. That makes it more critical to plan for the worst after getting incapacitated or passing away. What’s Estate Planning? Estate planning is the legal process of assigning a person responsible for handling your duties and distributing your assets

Statistically speaking, couples find the seventh to eighth years of their marriage as the most challenging. This is when there is no trace left of the honeymoon phase and when family issues like raising kids and finances become more overwhelming. Some couples weather through it and form a stronger bond, but some reach their last

Adoption is one of the biggest commitments a person can make in their lifetime. It is also a tedious and often more complicated process than many anticipate it to be. Before making such a big decision, it is important to understand the adoption process and what becoming an adoptive parent entails. As a guide, there

Stressful moments can bring out the best and worst in a family, especially in uncertain times like these. Oftentimes, this accumulated stress can eventually lead to arguments and even complex situations that can only be resolved through legal intervention. However, to keep problems within the family, members might not realize or acknowledge these problems until

When couples get married, no one, especially not them, expects that their happy relationship would end in divorce. But sadly, a huge portion of marriages do end up in divorce. Nonetheless, statistics showed that over the past 10 years, U.S. marriage and divorce rates have decreased. The 2019 data provided that marriage and divorce rate

Divorce is never easy. It is a process that involves numerous legal matters and a flood of emotions, which always come with any separation. Divorce is difficult not just for the spouses involved but children as well. While its impact on children varies from case to case, various studies have shown that it can negatively affect children even

Before you escalate your divorce to the courts, you might want to choose a more civil form of settlement — mediation. Mediation is a non-combative process of conflict resolution between ex-spouses. It is a type of divorce settlement that is facilitated by a neutral third party or mediator. The mediator facilitates the discussion and helps