This area of law is difficult since there are judges that don’t believe that parental alienation exists. Any lawyer practicing family law knows that alienation exists, however. The question then becomes, “how do you demonstrate that the other parent is alienating your children?” if the court doesn’t recognize alienation as a problem? Understanding Parental Alienation
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Oscar-nominee “Marriage Story” Lessons in Divorce
Sometimes movies reflect real-life providing us with an opportunity to learn a lesson or two. While watching the hit movie and Oscar-nominated “Marriage Story”, the storyline relative to divorce cases was depicted perfectly. “Marriage Story” Lesson #1 – Choose the Right Divorce Attorney The husband, portrayed by actor Adam Driver, hired an older, seasoned attorney
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In a Rocky Marriage? Don’t Forget to Call an Estate Planning Attorney
Let’s be honest. It’s not likely that an estate planning attorney is going to be the first attorney you call when having marital troubles. And given the stress and cost of a divorce, it’s not likely you’ll want to add one to your list of contacts during the divorce or soon thereafter. Nevertheless, an estate
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Beware When Using a Therapist in a Family Law Case
There are so many different reasons why you may consider using a therapist in your family law. A lot of couples going through a divorce have their own personal therapists, which can be a very healthy way to deal with the difficult personal situation they are going through. Some parents need a therapist to assist
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UCCJEA – Jurisdiction in Parenting and Child Custody Cases
When a relationship ends, it presents the opportunity to make life changes. For many, that change is a move to take a new job or be closer to family and friends. However, when kids and the courts are involved, a post-breakup move can create significant complications. When parents live in different states, and file parenting
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When Divorce and Bankruptcy Collide
If you are looking at filing for divorce and bankruptcy, which do you do first? Couples may choose to file for bankruptcy jointly before getting a divorce. This will allow them to discharge both parties’ debts before filing for divorce and taking the issue of debt division out of the divorce process as much of
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Valuation and Division of a Dental Practice in Divorce
Your office and dental practice will be assigned to you in the divorce without a doubt. The real question is: Will you have to give your spouse any money for keeping your dental practice? In essence, what is the value of your business? There are plenty of professionals and articles written to help you determine
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