Child Custody

They don’t often show you this on TV, but here’s a fact: Divorce may actually be good for your kids. The commonly portrayed and held notion is that the effects…

You’ve tried reason. You’ve tried reconciliation. But your marriage is beyond saving for one reason, or a number of reasons, and you’re wondering how to file for divorce. Once you’ve…

I often have clients that ask, is it really necessary to get a travel consent letter? The short answer is yes. Unless you want to take the risk of having…

If you’re a believer in love without marriage, you may eventually tread the nebulous legal landscape of common-law unions. The following guide will help you understand your rights and obligations…

Woody Allen once said, “Life doesn’t imitate art, it imitates bad television.” While Allen might have insights on other aspects of life, in this case, he’s wrong. Much of what…

Unfortunately, the people who tend to suffer the most through a divorce tend to be the children. For the most part, parents do take steps to prevent their kids from…

This can be an exciting time for some kids and maybe a bit upsetting for others.  For parents that are separated, it can be an especially stressful time.  Questions come…

Your kids are smart, and they’re probably more perceptive than you give them credit for. They’ve most likely figured out already that your marriage isn’t happy, and that you and…

The answer to this question is complex. The amount of child support you may be granted depends on several factors, including income and the number of children requiring support. Here’s…

While divorce disrupts the familiar structure of family life, it can also offer possibilities for renewing and improving the relationships that do endure. Divorce can even improve your relationship with…

Here is a new tool for family law clients. It is an interesting flow chart that explains the various processes for the resolution of family law issues. Unfortunately, it gives…

I published this blog a few years ago. Many people have commented positively about it. As a result, it is becoming a Christmas tradition.  So, here it goes again! Are…