When you file an order of protection against somebody, you are usually looking for some type of protection from another party. Many people claim that a piece of paper is not enough to protect them, but others feel that this is the safety that will keep an abuser away. When you are going through divorce with your spouse, the one thing that you absolutely want to avoid is the … [Read more...]
Some of the Biggest Custody Issues We See in Courts Today
Some custody issues are more common than others in the U.S. As an attorney who practices family law, we see a variety of custody issues come to light and we want to help you get the best results in your case. Here’s a look at some of the most common custody issues we hear in court: What is the “best interest of the child”? The best interest of the child is the standard that … [Read more...]
Breaking the Divide When Criminal Law Tries to Fuse With Family Law
Criminal law and family law are extremely different from one another. When it comes to criminal law, you see many cases where wrongdoers have committed a serious crime and are looking at prison time and more. In family law cases, you are attempting to come to a conclusion about matters like child custody, property division, divorce, and more. Do the two ever collide, and what … [Read more...]
How Do You Best Prepare for a Child Support Hearing?
Here’s everyone’s fear: They’re going to walk into a child support hearing completely uninformed or unprepared, and get results they didn’t want. The truth is, there are many aspects that go into child support, which is why you want to do it right. This is why it always helps to speak with a family law attorney about the steps that will help you get results you and your family … [Read more...]
Do You Have to Show up at Your Family Law Court Matter?
There are many aspects that play a huge role in family law cases. For instance, your divorce may include a child support hearing, spousal support hearing, and your final divorce hearing. You or your spouse may have limitations that could make it difficult for either of you to attend these hearings, so we will explain whether or not you have to physically attend today. The … [Read more...]