After a divorce or paternity matter ends, one or both parties may want to somehow modify the judgment. In a general sense, modifications occur in cases of child custody, child support, spousal support, or alimony.
However,...more
2/18/2021
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Most divorce and family cases settle before trial. To get to a settlement, parties should almost always send a settlement offer. It also makes sense in most instances to settle once the settlement terms are within the margin...more
In divorce or family law matters, mediation is common. In some cases, the court will order that the parties go to mediation. After a case is over in a divorce or family law judgment, the court may even order the parties to...more
In any court date in the family court, there are a lot of moving parts. For example, if there is a trial or evidentiary hearing, parties are often worried about the case itself.
The case itself might mean worrying about...more
During the COVID-19 crisis, access to the courts is limited. Many courts were only hearing divorce and family law matters virtually. The lack of access to the courts caused many distress and concern.
Many had immediate...more
Some divorce and family law matters do not settle. Instead, the case is tried in the family court. Putting the case in the hands of a family court judge can be a risky proposition.
Most parties would prefer to settle...more
The Coronavirus is having a significant impact throughout the world. For many, this pandemic came out of nowhere and has changed lives in ways nobody saw coming.
Apart from the imminent health concerns, many are asking...more
In divorce and family law litigation, text, email and cell phone records are often important. In many cases, parties seek this evidence in discovery when it bears on relevant issues.
Text, email and cell phone records can...more
3/4/2020
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In the collaborative process, parties are attempting to resolve their divorce or family law matter outside of court in an amicable manner. Parties enlist collaborative lawyers and professionals to assist them.
In...more
Parties who settle their divorce or family law matter amicably often do not want to go to court. Not going to court is one of the bonuses of settling the case.
Going to court can cause some parties with lots of stress....more
Parental alienation cases are some of the most challenging kinds of child custody matters. In a parental alienation case, the children do not want anything to do with one of their parents for illogical reasons.
Parental...more
In divorce and child custody matters, courts issue custody orders at the end of the case. In some states, these are referred to as parenting plans.
Sometimes, a temporary order, known as a PDL Order in some states, is...more
In collaborative practice, one goal of both parties ought to be a fair settlement. A fair settlement means that both parties generally believe that the settlement is fair and equitable for both parties.
This is counter to...more
Many individuals end up in the family court for various reasons. It could be a divorce. It could be a legal separation. It could be other matters like a paternity case, order of protection, motion for contempt, motion to...more
Court dates in divorce and family law matters can be stressful. The thought of coming to court can cause stress and anxiety. Many might even be worried about being seen by others they know. They might feel embarrassed if...more
Most parties want to settle their divorce amicably outside of court without a trial. For various reasons, some parties cannot reach a decision on every aspect of their divorce. Some parties might not even be able to reach an...more
In any divorce or family law litigation, it is vital that a party hire an attorney to represent them in the process. The reality is that lawyers know procedural nuances that an individual could only know if they have legal...more
Divorce and family law cases are not enjoyable experiences. For almost any party, they seek to avoid their matter ending up as a litigated case in the family court....more
Children often get caught in the middle of their parents during divorce. The parents likely do not intend that this happen. But it can often be a natural consequence in traditional divorce litigation....more
In a collaborate divorce, many wonder about the role of the judge. In other words, when does the judge come into play? How important is the judge? Parties even wonder whether they will end up seeing the judge?...more
When many have a court date in a family law matter, they do not realize that they are on a docket. Many do not even understand what a docket it or why it matters?...more
When parties are going through a divorce proceeding that is contested, the reality is court appearances are likely going to happen. For some parties, they might have to appear at a courthouse multiple times in a contested...more
In divorce or family law matters, there is often times an order from the court for a payment from one party to the other. Sometimes, the order is through a consent judgment. Other times, the court might order the payment...more
When individuals are going through a divorce, most want to settle their case amicable short of a trial. Practically, this does not happen in every circumstance.
In some cases, parties are just not able to settle their case....more
When an individual is going through a divorce, it can feel like their whole life is hanging in the balance. Many spend a lot of time worried about the future and what will happen with their life....more