When your ex spouse or significant other and you enter into an agreement regarding custody and visitation, what do you do when your ex decides not to follow it? Is it worth it to call your attorney? You may try to work
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The holiday season brings up a lot of emotion for children. Usually, kids associate good feelings with the holidays – relatives, parties, cookies, and presents. The enjoyment of the holidays does not have to stop just because the parents split up. For
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In September, a New York court approved service of process via Facebook in a child support case. The father attempted to serve the mother at her house, but she no longer lived there, and had left no forwarding address. Neither she
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Most people going through a divorce have anxiety of what to expect. The process is foreign to most people because they have little experience with the courts. Here are some expectations to keep in mind during your divorce proceedings: 1 – Expect
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Some times parents are afraid that the other parent is going to leave the country with the minor child. What are the options if this fear exists? If the child already has a passport, and it is in your possession, keep it
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A child’s upcoming birthday can cause anxiety for newly divorced or separated parents. The parents are maintaining two separate households, yet each parent wants to be part of the birthday celebration. What are the options? A Shared Birthday Party Many couples have
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As the school year approaches, there are questions many parents have about the new school year. If you recently went to court and received a custody order, there are a few things that non-custodial parents should keep in mind. 1 – Ensure
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The end of a marriage is a difficult time. Some couples who are considering divorce, first file for legal separation as a trial run. Divorce proceedings legally dissolve the marriage. Legal separation allows the parties to lead separate lives but remain married.
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When parents of minor children end their relationship, there are often questions about what to do about the children’s personal belongings. If the minor child is spending some time with each parent, here are some considerations both parents should keep in mind:
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A question I get often is what are my parental rights if there is no custody order in place? In most states, the answer is it depends. If you were married to the other parent, and are listed on the child’s birth
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