If you are planning to get a divorce from a spouse with international connections, you may be worried that your spouse will take your child overseas. If you have any concerns regarding international child abduction, it is imperative to contact a family law attorney with experience in this area. You should also consider the following…
If you have a divorce decree or settlement agreement that grants you visitation or parenting time, but your ex-spouse is refusing to abide by it, you need to seek help. Withholding visitation time is a serious offense. It is not acceptable for your ex to deny you access to your children even if you are…
One of the most emotional issues that must be decided in a divorce is how to share custody of minor children. Reaching an agreement on child custody and parenting time is the best option, but for many couples this is not possible. If you must litigate child custody issues, below are a few mistakes that…
If you believe that your spouse (or ex-spouse) is abusing or neglecting your child, it is imperative that you take immediate action. If you and the other parent are already divorced and you do not have full custody, you should contact our legal team to assist you with seeking a modification of your custody order….
If you have decided to adopt a child, it can be an overwhelming process. Whether you chose a domestic of international adoption, it is a long journey. Below are a few things to consider when it is finally time to bring your new family member home: Be prepared While you are waiting to bring you…
Hopefully you have read our prior blog discussing tips for preparing to adopt a child. Below are a few considerations for when you are ready to bring your adopted child home: Bringing your new family member home is certainly a reason to celebrate, but you might not want the party to be the child’s first…
Many people make the mistake of waiting until they are ready to file their divorce paperwork before meeting with an attorney. Having a lawyer assist you during the decision-making process can be extremely helpful. Just because you are conferring with a divorce attorney does not mean that you must actually file for divorce. Below are…
When you are the parent of a child you have certain “rights.” Examples of parental rights including the right to spend time with the child, make certain decisions regarding the child’s welfare, and who has access to the child. In most cases, parents have the right to exercise their parental rights as they see fit….
When you are going through a divorce and you have minor children, you must establish a child visitation agreement. This stipulation between the parents dictates the amount of time that your children will spend with each parent. Even if you are not married to your child’s mother, you should seek to exercise your visitation rights….
If you have been informed that you are the father to a newborn child, but you are unsure, it is important to seek help. Establishing paternity has legal consequences that you should fully understand. If it is determined that you are the child’s biological father, you will immediately have certain obligations and rights that you…
