There has been an increase of incidents of spying on your spouse in family law cases with the increase of technology in today’s world. With today’s readily available technology, examples of tracking a spouse using cell phone GPS or listening in on visitation between parents and children through devices strapped to young children who are
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Lawyer Moms Just Want to Have Fun
A Magical Day of Networking In early February I helped organize a Networking Event in Disneyland. All attendees were both attorneys (had to have passed a bar exam) and moms. Professionals who are also parents are a unique niche; we are used to juggling many things at once, and it makes us better attorneys for
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Modifying Child Support: Top 4 Questions Answered
QUESTION: My ex has relocated more than 25 miles away with our minor children. Is there a basis for modifying child support? ANSWER: Possibly. There are definitely arguments to be made in regard to modifying child support when there is parent relocation, but it depends on the unique factors of the case. For example, if
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Parental Alienation: What It Is and What It Is Not
Parental Alienation is very serious as there is no “cure” if it is allowed to go on for a period of time. A parent cannot get back the time lost and things missed during this unfortunate period of alienation from their child. Depending on how long the alienation has gone on and to what severity,
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When a Child Doesn’t Want to See the Other Parent
In a divorce or separation situation, it is not usual to hear there are times a child doesn’t want to see the other parent for parenting time. When couples with children divorce or break up, the court will typically enter what’s called a Joint Parenting Agreement. The Joint Parenting Agreement lays out the responsibilities of
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The Right Parenting Schedule For Your Family
Setting a parenting schedule can be one of the biggest, most stressful issues that arise if you are getting divorced and children are involved in the relationship. The key is creating a parenting schedule that is most conducive to everyone involved which means you, especially your children, any other caretakers (babysitters, grandparents, etc.), and yes…
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UCCJEA Not Followed and Appellate Court Returns Child to Father
UCCJEA Not Followed Returning Child to Father THE UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT (UCCJEA) WAS NOT FOLLOWED BY THE COURT HERE, AND AS A RESULT, A WISCONSIN GIRL IS RETURNED TO HER FATHER Lauren sought guardianship of Mirabella, the daughter of her former boyfriend, Matthew. She claimed that Matthew, a Wisconsin resident, had
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New Year, New You! Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents
One of the common parenting mistakes a child of divorced parents makes is relative to that dreaded question: “Do I HAVE to go?” Divorced parents or parents that have never been married hear this hear this question all too often. Hearing your child ask that question time and again can certainly get old after a
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