Working through disagreements over child custody or time-sharing schedules is a process frequently fraught with frustration and conflict. Understandably, neither parent wants to relinquish control of a child, and even when custody is shared, one parent must accept that he or she cannot direct the other parent’s parenting style. However, in order to keep the...

Besides offering longer days and more opportunities for outdoor fun, summer is also typically moving season in much of the country. This timing has a lot to do with the weather and children being out school. Parents realize the difficulty children generally have with big transitions, and try to make sure that any relocation is...

It would be logical to think that once the a person makes the decision to file for bankruptcy, one of the more agonizing aspects of the process is over, but there is still one very important hurdle to overcome – figuring out which chapter of bankruptcy a person is qualified to file. Chapter 7 is...

Ask any parent what the most significant relationship is in his or her life, and most will respond with the unique and unbreakable bond he or she has with a child. The parent-child relationship is supremely complex and at times difficult, but few parents would trade the experience for anything else. This strong connection explains...

Anyone thinking about filing for bankruptcy is likely dealing with an almost daily influx of information and demands sent through the mail or communicated over the phone. This mounting pile of information can easily overwhelm a person as he or she tries to figure out when and how to respond. Bankruptcy is a process that...

Feeling overwhelmed by unpaid bills and calls from debt collectors is an extremely stressful situation that seemingly has no end or solution. No one intends to get in over his or her head financially, but unanticipated events such as job loss or major illness can significantly impact one’s ability to earn sufficient income. While these...

Anyone going through a divorce has a number of issues to consider as he or she looks to life as a newly single person. Concerns, such as where to live, who keeps the dog, and what is the best way to divide the household furnishings are decisions all divorcing couples must face. One overriding item...

Whenever someone has an issue or dispute related to domestic concerns, the legal forum they turn to in order to resolve these matters is the family court. Some of the issues judges in this area oversee are emotionally difficult, like divorce, domestic violence, and child custody disputes, but some cases are happy occasions, including adoption...

There are few events in a person’s life that can create the stress, anxiety, and frustration that a divorce produces. Much of the stress is related to untangling the lives of two people that have been joined for years, a process that often takes time, patience, and some degree of cooperation. One area of particular...

While today’s technology makes sharing announcements and information easier and quicker, introducing a new baby to family and friends is a time-honored tradition that stretches back centuries. The pride parents take in a new addition to the family is understandably palpable, and worthy of acknowledgement and celebration. Biologically, involvement of a man and women is...