family law

People who are facing child custody matters during their divorce should ensure they’re putting the children first. The holiday season is one that’s going to be rather challenging, especially early in the case.  One of the most important things to remember is that you...

Divorce is seldom thought of when two people are just getting married. However, the reality is that divorce can always happen, even to the happiest couples – often for reasons other than marital conflict. Having a backup plan, even if there’s no plan to use it, could...

Few actions by a spouse will do as much damage as an extramarital affair. A one-night stand during a business trip or emotional affairs with friends can destroy the trust and respect that you have spent years developing in your marriage. As the spouse discovering your...

Maybe you never met someone who made you feel excited enough to put your career on the back burner while you were younger, or perhaps you married very young and lost your spouse or divorced. Now you have finally met someone you would like to share your life with...

When many couples begin the next phase of their relationship, many people consider drafting a prenup before their marriage begins. You may have considered writing up a prenup, but your future spouse may be pushing for you to skip that step.  It may not be clear why...

There are many instances where a child has an absent biological parent (whether it's due to their death, incarceration, abuse allegations or other reasons). When that happens, a stepparent may be eligible to adopt. While many people assume that adoption is beneficial...

After parents split up, the parent who doesn’t have primary physical custody will sometimes drop out of their child’s life for one reason or another -- at least for a while. Sometimes they have a struggle with addiction or alcoholism, sometimes they’re just angry....