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A biological father has the right to consent or object to the adoption of your child. However, the problem lies with the fact that a father must first establish paternity if they have not done so already. Because some fathers do not want to commit to help raising a child, they may fail to do so, which gives anybody the…
Our blogs typically discuss divorce and what options you have on a family law level. However, did you know that there are other alternatives to a traditional marriage? There have been many cultural changes over the years that led to these very important matters on unions. Today we will discuss some of these alternatives and what they mean. Marriage Alternatives…
In many cases, child custody cases no longer make it to the courtroom because a settlement is agreed before it gets the chance. Often times, this is due to negotiations between the parents or parties through something known as a parenting agreement. The parenting agreement should include things like where the child will live, visitation schedules, who will be involved…
Many people may think that, when you receive a divorce with somebody in the military, it is the same as having a civilian divorce. However, there are many differences that you must be aware of if you and your military spouse have sat down and agreed that this is the best option for you. Military divorce is governed by state…
Virtual visitation is one of the best ways for some families to stay in contact with one another, such as contact through email, video conferencing, instant messaging, and more. Often times, this becomes available through a parental agreement or custody order. A lot of times, you hear about these situations when one parent wants to relocate or move away from…
When you are in the middle of a custody case due to divorce, your lawyer has probably thrown around and explained terms like “joint custody” and “sole custody.” Anywhere in the United States, you could see a custody situation that is either joint or sole based on the best interests of the child, on either a legal or physical level.…
There are many parts to the divorce process, such as service, discovery, experts, pretrial matters, and even the big day: trial. However, the thing that many people do not understand is that, after your day in court, divorce continues in other ways. The process is still not over like you may have expected, and you must realize what is yet…
When you file for divorce, there may be many things you are thinking about: your children and custody matters, property, and assets. It is not very often that people think about their debts – however, it is important to understand your economic position in full before you leap into the meat and bones of divorce. In the face of divorce,…
Mediation is a type of dispute resolution in the face of divorce that involves many aspects but may be right for you! For mediation to work, there are many factors that you may think about. For instance, did your attorneys request mediation because they feel as if it can be productive for you? Do they believe that, based on the…
When you are in the midst of divorce and believe mediation is your best option, you should still speak to an experienced attorney about your case and what to expect. Mediation is a proven process that is leading to great results for divorcing couples who want a simplified way to resolve issues without going to court. However, there are also…