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Offit Kurman

Legal and Practical Considerations Before Leaving the Marital Home During Divorce

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One of the most common and emotionally charged questions people ask when facing divorce is, “Can —or should— I move out of the marital home before we have an agreement or court order?” The answer isn’t always...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

“Nesting” During Divorce: Is Nesting Right for My Family?

“Nesting” is a custody arrangement where, rather than having children move between homes, the children stay in the family home and the parents move back and forth and alternate living there. While it may sound appealing,...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Navigating the Summer as Divorced Parents

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Summer break is often a joyful time for many children but can be a common point of conflict for divorced or separated parents. With the family’s typical school routine derailed, parents may need to revisit parenting schedules...more

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Child Custody in Iowa: Three Tips For Showing The Emotional Ability To Care For Your Child

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When determining child custody, Courts must weigh all factors based on what the judge feels is in the “best interest of the minor child.” Often, it can feel ambiguous in knowing how a judge may rule under this standard, but...more

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Two Big Changes to Florida Law that Every Father Should Know About this Father's Day

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This Father’s Day, fathers in Florida have more rights than last Father’s Day. As of July 1, 2023, new laws were enacted in the state. One law requires that a minor child have frequent and continuing contact with both...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Does My Child Have a Say in the Final Parenting Plan?

When a divorcing parent asks this question, their attorney might respond with the common saying, “Children have a voice, not a choice.” In Washington state, the extent to which a child’s voice is heard in establishing a final...more

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How Can One Secure Sole Legal Custody of Their Children in North Carolina?

The concept of child custody has evolved over the years. In the past, having sole legal custody was relatively common, but as family dynamics have shifted, with both stay-at-home and working parents playing essential roles in...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

In the Weed(s): What Legalized Pot Means for Your Maryland Custody Case

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Marylanders voted that beginning July 1, 2023, adults 21 and older may possess, smoke, and grow cannabis (with some limitations). For many divorcing couples, the question looms – how might legalizing marijuana impact your...more

Stark & Stark

The Acronyms of Divorce Part III - PEP (Parent Education Program)

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After a Family matter is started, and the parties have children under the age of 18, they will be ordered to attend the Parent Education Program. This takes place either at the Courthouse, or via a remote session, depending...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Top Three Tips for Working with a Guardian ad Litem Appointed in a Child Custody Case

WHAT IS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM? It is no secret that, inherent in any legal proceeding, are a copious number of Latin terms and phrases. For those not trained in the law—as well as for those that do not have any prior...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Navigating Divorce and Child Custody Arrangements Without the Courts During COVID-19

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A May 8, 2020 New York Times headline proclaimed, “The Pandemic has Slowed the Divorce Process.  Here’s What to Expect.”  A litany of nightmares follows -- inability to commence the process, ongoing cases at a standstill,...more

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