Over 25 Years Of Family Law Service
Adoption can be a beautiful arrangement. People with room in their homes and hearts can offer support to children who do not have parents capable of meeting their basic needs. Children who have lost their parents and those removed from their homes due to instability...
If you’re considering adoption, you may hear some terms or phrases when talking with family and friends that are outdated. The language around adoption has changed considerably over the years. Some might call that part of the “political correctness” movement. However,...
Many adoptions involve unrelated individuals or foster placement. People hoping to grow their families through adoption may work with private agencies to secure the placement of an infant in their homes. Those who are open to adopting older children often begin...
People who are in the process of getting married often have limited information about divorce. Spouses generally don't start their marriages with the intention of them ending in divorce. People tend to only learn about the laws that apply during divorce out of...
Fathers play a very important role in the upbringing of children. In some households, fathers are the primary caregivers. They stay home with the children while the mothers work to support the family. Even if a father is the main wage earner for the family, their...
There are a variety of ways for couples to resolve issues as they prepare to divorce. Some couples have prenuptial or postnuptial agreements that lay the groundwork for a simple, uncontested divorce. Others have such high levels of conflict that they eventually decide...
Anyone preparing for divorce has numerous challenges ahead of them. Couples with children have to work out arrangements to share parental rights and responsibilities. Other couples have to negotiate settlements for dividing their property and their debt. Certain...
Divorcing spouses often find themselves disagreeing on many matters. They may not agree about how to divide their property or even what assets are subject to division. If they share minor children, the chances are good that they disagree about how to handle custody...
There are many different ways to pursue a divorce. Some couples have an easy path ahead because they have already set terms. A marital contract such as a prenuptial agreement can establish guidelines for property division and financial support. Without a pre-existing...
People pursue adoption for many different reasons. Grandparents, aunts and uncles of minor children may pursue familial adoptions due to a parent's health challenges or incarceration. Those who have served as foster parents to children removed from their homes might...