Incarceration of one parent can be emotionally and financially stressful to the entire family. While most aspects of the incarcerated parent’s life are generally put on hold, certain obligations are never impacted. One such obligation is child support. Going to jail...
Family Law
3 tips for helping your child adjust to a new home
Divorcing means one parent will have to leave the marital home. This can be difficult for children to deal with because they have to learn how to live with only one parent in the home. They also have to adjust to a new home. Making sure your child feels at home when...
Be smart when it comes to co-parenting
Having to raise a child with your ex can be a difficult experience for anyone. Many parents are choosing to follow the co-parenting model that provides the most support for the children. This model is rather complex for the parents because they work so closely...
Is your prenuptial agreement valid?
With nearly 50% of marriages ending in divorce in the U.S, having a prenuptial agreement – also known as prenup – is definitely a great idea. However, signing a prenuptial agreement does not automatically guarantee that your property will be protected should your...
3 things to consider including in your prenuptial agreement
Being practical about any life change requires that you consider the worst-case outcome. For those recently engaged, appropriate planning for the future often involves considering what might happen if they eventually get divorced. Prenuptial agreements are important...
Prepare yourself for co-parenting
When you divorce someone you share children with, you’ll still have to deal with them often. Trying to raise the children together means that you will need to ensure that you have a communication and teamwork plan. Your children can greatly benefit when both parents...
How to account for your child’s age when negotiating a custody agreement
Most moms and dads can agree on one thing: They want what's in their kids' best interests. Family law judges have that same goal. Accordingly, the court may let your child's age and developmental level impact what a judge deems is the best custodial option for them....
What to consider if you’re thinking about adoption
Adoption happens in many ways. In some cases, couples seek out babies or young children to adopt as they expand their families. In other cases, people take in foster children, bond with them and decide to adopt them to get them out of the foster care system. In still...
What can invalidate a pre- or postnuptial agreement?
With prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, something to keep in mind is that they can be invalidated. In most cases, there are only five things that can invalidate one of these contracts. They include: Being coerced into signing the contact, signing under duress or...
How to ask for a prenuptial agreement without ruining your relationship
Maybe you strongly believe that you should create a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot. Or maybe you’ve been thinking about this, but have backed off because you don’t want to upset your partner before your wedding day arrives. There’s nothing simple about...