The issue of grandparent visitation arises in many contexts; however, at its most basic level, the rights of grandparents to have visitation with their grandchildren becomes problematic when the custodial parent denies access to the child, for whatever reason. While,...
Month: February 2014
Cost Savings in Collaborative Divorce
After posting about the Collaborative Divorce process a few weeks ago, I have received numerous inquiries regarding the statements related to the potential cost savings that the Collaborative process offers, as many readers figured that with both parties still...
Important Insurance Considerations for Separated or Divorcing Individuals
When couples separate and begin the process of going through a divorce, with one spouse deciding to leave the marital residence, there are often a myriad of considerations and chores that need to be taken care of, much like whenever anyone moves. The spouse who is...
What to Look For in a Divorce Attorney
As an individual prepares for the realities of a pending divorce, regardless of which spouse has taken the first step to terminate the marriage, the first decision that must be made is hiring a lawyer to represent their legal and equitable interests. In choosing a...
Important Changes in Child Support Guidelines
How the recent revisions potentially effect your current support amount and may justify a modification of child support. The payment of child support is a necessary aspect of all family law matters where the parties are the parents of unemancipated children. In a...
Tax Considerations During and After a Divorce
With tax season upon us, now is a good time to review the various tax implications of a divorce. For a divorcing couple, the tax issues are relevant both during the pendency of the divorce and upon the divorce being finalized. In both instances, an individual must...
Collaborative Divorce: A Cheaper, Healthier and More Satisfying End to Your Marriage
When an individual contemplates getting a divorce, they frequently reach out to their divorced friends. Unfortunately, for every positive experience in the litigation system that a divorced individual can share, the negative, demoralizing, exasperating experiences are...
Attempts to Relocate by Custodial Parent
After parents are divorced, a custodial and parenting time agreement is reached. In some cases, the non-custodial, or parent of alternate residence, may have limited parenting time with his or her children, i.e. every other weekend with one midweek dinner visit, etc....