You are going through a divorce, or maybe you have filed for custody or are fighting to keep custody; the other side says they are fearful for the safety of your child if you have them because, “Your Honor, we have some concerns, we need a drug test”. When you are...
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The Importance of Kindness
“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart.” Maya Angelou Late spring is a very busy time for family law lawyers as...
An Era of Active Fathers
According to research, there are both biological and psychological reasons of why children do better when they have actively involved fathers. Having an actively involved father can influence a child’s psychological, cognitive, and social development. Overall,...
Since U Been Gone, I’ve Paying over $45,000 in Child Support
Kelly Clarkson has just settled her divorce from her husband of more than seven years. What is more surprising: the American Idol star paying $45,601.00 per month in child support or that she has primary physical custody of their two children and is still paying...
Revisiting Visitation
What happens when your parenting plan does not contemplate you living in the same state as your children? Consider the following: Parent A and Parent B get divorced in Georgia in 2018. Since Parent A had plans to relocate to New Jersey for employment before the entry...
How important is your Parenting Plan?
Will your Parenting Plan last forever . . . or at least until your child turns 18? I sure hope so! You may be wondering what a Parenting Plan is, whether it will apply to you, or if you really need it. Well yes, if you have a child with someone to whom you are not...
A First Christmas
Her eight-year old daughter still believes in Santa. And for the past seven years, it's worked out well that the little girl travels to a winter wonderland each Christmas. Her father's house in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada have snow-covered roof, twinkling lights,...
Visitation Issues During the Quarantine
It's 5:45 p.m. and you're on your way to your designated meeting spot to meet you ex to pick up your child for your visitation weekend. You arrive promptly for a 6:00 p.m. exchange and wait for your ex to show up. 10 minutes pass. Nothing. 15 more minutes pass....
The New Night Time Routine
The New Night Time Routine Co-parenting with your ex is difficult. Co-parenting long distance, even more so. The biggest complaint I hear from the out-of-town parent is the lack of regular contact with their child. It is the hardest adjustment for both parent and...
King Solomon and COVID19
Many of you are familiar with the Old Testament story of King Solomon. Two women were claiming to be the mother of the same child. King Solomon was called to decide the issue. He announced that he would cut the baby in half and each woman would receive one-half. The...