Child Custody
When You Have to Choose a Guardian For Your Child: An FAQ
When a child’s parents are dead or incapacitated, it can sometimes turn into an emergency situation. The court wants somebody to be there for the children under the circumstances, and if a parent did not choose a guardian already, this can become a complicated matter. Today we will go over some of the aspects that…
Read MoreWhen Your Ex Badmouths You In Front of the Children
It is a common occurrence for a parent or parents to badmouth one another in front of their children, which adds stress to everyone’s lives. You may have heard accusations or had your spouse try to talk through your children to get back at you, which is an unreasonable measure that many parents take out…
Read More“Facebook” Divorce and What You Shouldn’t do on Social Media
If you are going through a divorce and you are also familiar with the popular website, Facebook, as well as other social media tools, then you have probably heard of the term “Facebook Divorce” and how it spells trouble for some. The reason why these types of divorces are called “Facebook” divorce is because sometimes…
Read MoreWarning Signs of an Abuser, Effect on Children, and More
At The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, we offer help to those going through a divorce involving domestic violence. However, sometimes everything is not as cut and dry as you would like it to be when you are going through one of these complicated cases. Perhaps the abuse in your relationship is discreet…
Read More5 Topics to Talk to Your Attorney About When Divorcing
When you first decide to branch out and talk to your divorce attorney, there are a couple of topics that should be first and foremost. Though emotions may be high during your divorce and wondering how to get the best settlement may be at the front of your mind, we want to be there for…
Read MoreIf I Have Sole Custody, Can I Relocate Without Any Problem?
Sole custody grants you many rights, such as having physical custody of your child and making all major decisions on their behalf from a legal custody standpoint. However, if you have sole custody, can you relocate anywhere you want with your child? This is a question that some parents ask when they want to move…
Read MoreConsidering Your Child’s Living Arrangements Through Divorce
When you are going through a divorce and have children, you already know that there are many factors to be considered. Your children and your divorce may be high areas of tension for you because you love your children and want what is best for them during this confusing time. Many years ago, the court…
Read MoreDo Joint Custody and Child Support go Hand in Hand?
Child support and custody matters are very different from one another; however, they still go hand in hand with each other. In many cases, one parent is still ordered to pay child support even if they have joint custody with the other parent. The possibility of child support does not go away just because two…
Read MoreYou Need to Know How Domestic Violence Can Affect Divorce
Over the years, many states have been good about enacting laws that help those who have fallen victim to domestic violence in their marriages. Thanks to these laws, it is now more comfortable and less difficult to receive a divorce when you are the victim of abuse, and there are ways to approach your case…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce: The Best Option When You Have Children?
When you are going through divorce, you may be concerned about the impact that it could potentially have on your children. When two divorcing parents are able to co-parent in a respectful manner, it not only relieves stress on the parents, but also brings the best outcome for the children. High conflict divorce can lead…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons Involved in Your Sole Custody Situation
To understand what is good and bad about a sole custody situation, you first need to understand what sole custody actually is. When a parent has “sole custody” of a child, they receive exclusive physical and legal custody rights in concerns to the child. These are very rare situations and only arise when one parent…
Read MoreThe Situations That Dictate if a Grandparent Can Get Custody
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…
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