Cultural Considerations in Divorces: Addressing Legal and Financial Differences Across Cultures
Divorces are rarely easy to navigate in general, but when spouses come from differing cultural backgrounds, agreeing to the terms of a divorce can be particularly challenging. In cases like these, it’s particularly important to work with a skilled divorce attorney who can help you and your spouse arrive at a...
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What Happens in High-Conflict Custody Cases?
Child custody cases are frequently contentious matters. However, some divorces involving child custody issues are far more explosive than others.
These cases proceed down the same path as any other divorce or custody dispute. However, the high conflict involved can sometimes tweak the process. Parents involved in disputes...
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International Child Custody Disputes: Legal Frameworks and Jurisdictional Issues
Child custody disputes can be complicated to resolve, even when both parents reside in the United States. That said, child custody rights do not end at America’s geographical borders. Parents of children still have the right to spend time with their children and participate in decisions about their children’s welfare no matter...
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Navigating Child Support and Custody in High-Income Divorces
Divorce rates fall as income increases. The rates level off at about $200,000 in combined income before rising again at about $600,000 in combined income.
However, having a high income does not guarantee that your marriage will succeed. Some issues happen universally, regardless of income. And every parent going...
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Parenting Plans Over the Holidays: What Co-Parents Should Consider
The holidays do not feel the same when you cannot share them with your children. But when you share custody with another parent, you need to find ways to compromise over your parenting plans for the holidays.
You should consider many practical, financial, and emotional factors. You should also...
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Tax Considerations for Couples Who Are Separating
The process of separating takes a toll on you emotionally, but it also has a big impact on your finances, including your taxes. Divorce and taxes are inextricably linked, making it necessary to turn to a divorce attorney who can help you navigate the process. Learn more about what you need...
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Relocation Requests and Child Custody Agreements
Child-related matters are sensitive — the decisions that are made concerning children can change their lives. For this reason, the court does not take relocation requests lightly.
Moving with your child after a divorce requires court involvement, especially when there is an existing child custody agreement and whenever...
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Traveling Internationally with Children After Divorce — Tips for Parents
Your summer plans may include a trip outside the country. Perhaps you have family that resides in Mexico, or your family has a favorite vacation destination in Europe. Wherever your out-of-country travel destination might be, planning for such a trip and getting there can be difficult and require considerable planning.
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Child Custody Cases Involving Mental Health Issues
One of the fundamental rights of parenthood is the right to parent your child. This includes not only being able to spend time with your child but also participating in child-rearing decisions.
As a parent, you and your co-parent decide where your child goes to school, what religion or...
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Can I Get Full Custody of the Children?
Lots of people initially insist that they want full custody. Custody is not a completely binary option where either parent has “full” custody. Custody can best be understood as a spectrum of options involving legal decision-making custody, physical/residential custody, and parenting time/visitation schedules.
When most people indicate they...
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How to Prove that a Parent Is Unfit to Share Custody
Your child custody arrangement can have a significant impact on your child’s life. Ideally, both parents share custody of their child. Joint custody is typically most beneficial for the child where two parents are able to work together and raise the child even though their relationship is over. However, this is...
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How Does Shared 50/50 Custody Work?
Child custody is not one size fits all, as there are many different types of custody arrangements possible. 50/50 custody is one of the most common types of arrangements, as it can give the child quality time with both parents equally.
If you or the other parent are...
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