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In the majority of custody situations, parents make decisions for their children and have physical custody of them. However, there are some situations where grandparents may be able to obtain custody of a child. You may automatically be thinking that the only time that a grandparent can gain custody is if the parents have passed away, but this is not…
You may have already weighed the pros and cons between divorce mediation and litigation, and decided that mediation may be the best option for you. Every divorce mediator is different, but we can assure you that we have the experience and dedication to get you the best result in your case. Today we have some tips to share with you…
People talk about various aspects of divorce all the time – from distributing assets, to what will happen with your children and your home. But does anybody ever discuss the first step in the process: How you will ask your spouse for a divorce? Since this is a subject that you may not have thought about during your considerations, it…
In many situations where the term “sole custody” comes to light, this means that you have complete legal and physical child custody. Many parents have what you would call a “joint custody” situation, where the parents share major decisions about the child’s education, medical care, religious upbringing, and more – as well as sharing time with the child. However, some…
Working through the tough road that is divorce can be more difficult than it seems. First and foremost, if you are experiencing anxiety and depression as you battle through divorce, it is important to receive mental health treatment as necessary, as only a professional will be able to walk you through this. However, there are some other ways that you…
Today we answer the age-old question: Yes, you can get prepared for divorce while you are still married. There are always some things for you to consider when you go through some large, changing times during your life – and divorce is one of them. By following some steps, you can ensure that you are ready for this time in…
Divorce can be hard on teenagers who have to watch their parents go through divorce. But what if your teenager was younger when you divorced and was used to a regular visitation schedule? And now that they’re older, they don’t want to comply with the same schedule? As a parent, there are some things that you must do, and some…
When you are going through a divorce or already went through one, coparenting may seem like the most impossible task in sight. With a bleak history or emotional baggage tying both of you down, the remnants from divorce, you may have questions about how you can co-parent in the healthiest way. Today we will discuss some of the pitfalls of…
An abusive marriage can take a toll on you and your children in ways that you may have never imagined. This is why, if you are making the decision to leave an abusive relationship once and for all, it is necessary to plan it out and proceed with caution – because you never know what will happen. In many cases,…
When you are working toward a final alimony settlement, there are many things that you might consider. What happens if you were a wife who stayed at home with her children instead of finishing college, essentially putting some of your dreams on hold? What if your husband was attending a full-time job and now you wonder how you will be…