When one thinks of a long-distance relationship, the first thing that typically comes to mind is a romantic relationship with a partner. But in the world of family law, a long-distance relationship often means the parent-child relationship of a parent who lives in...
Child Custody And Support
Sophie Turner v. Joe Jonas: On Pause
Joe Jonas sued Sophie Turner for divorce in Florida. Sophie Turner sued Joe Jonas in New York for the return of their children to England. From the beginning, the Florida Divorce and Southern District of New York return of the children action between superstars Sophie...
You don’t have to be perfect, but you do have to be mindful
Some custody proceedings are amicable affairs; some are antagonistic. With social media becoming more and more integrated into our lives, particular our social lives, when a divorce or custody dispute turns contentious parties can be quick to try and dig up dirt. If...
I can’t stand my ex, now how can I co-parent?
This is a question many separated or divorced parents face as they move from partners and parents to solely parents. Separation and divorce can really bring out the worst in people and then you add on the stress of the unknown and the emotional turmoil divorce and...
Child Physical Custody
When kids are part of the picture, divorce actions become exceedingly complicated. Unless parents can agree on the post-divorce redefinition of their family, courts are charged with the daunting task of determining what parenting arrangement would best serve the...
Co-parenting is a Delicate Ecosystem
Four year olds are the opposite of subtle, so it didn’t take a genius to realize the dreaded day had come: my ex moved his girlfriend in with our kids. I hadn’t dreaded it because she was a terrible human, mean to our kids, or even the cause of my divorce. I had...
Can the court dictate your child’s religious upbringing?
Interfaith marriages aren’t exactly uncommon, and they can create a lot of challenges for couples – especially once there are children involved. However, the difficulties of navigating an interfaith marriage may be nothing compared to the problems you can encounter...
What Can Child Support Money Be Used For?
As a law firm specializing in family law, we understand that child support is an important and often emotional issue for many parents. That is why we highly recommend that parents going through a divorce or custody case familiarize themselves with child support laws...
Guardian ad Litem: An Allied Force or Wild Card?
Often you will hear mention of a Guardian ad Litem, or “GAL,” being involved when custody is contested. If your case is a divorce involving children, or a modification of custody, it is possible that a Guardian ad Litem may be added to your case either by your own...
Thank You For All That You Do
“Who’s ready to open presents?” Kelly’s sing-song voice rang out across her home Christmas morning, the melody enticing her three children to follow the sweet sound to the Christmas Tree. Within seconds, Kelly heard a great clamoring down the stairs as Taylor, Bryan...