In 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States decided a groundbreaking decision relating to gay marriage. The application of this decision changed millions of lives around the country because for the first time in our history, gay marriage was legalized in all 50 states. This decision was Obergefell v. Hodges. To many gay and […]
When it comes to pets, the law is fairly clear on how pets are viewed – and that is pets are property. If you are a pet owner, it is more likely than not you view your pet as […]
Once a divorce has been finalized, either by a decree entered in by the judge or through agreement of the parties that is rarely the final step in the process. There is a lot that […]
Many people believe that marriage is the only way to not only profess love to their significant other, but to receive benefits from the government. While domestic partnerships and civil unions do not provide as many benefits as […]
It is not uncommon for people to want to move, either within a city or even out of state. There are dozens of reasons why a person or a family would want to move; work, school, family, military, or any number of other reasons. […]
Chances are good that at some point during your family law or custody case you will be asked to submit to mediation. Some courts require parties to attempt to resolve their custody or divorce-related disputes to a mediator and attempt to reach a resolution; […]
Being a parent is often described in terms of rights and responsibilities. For example, while the parent of a child is expected to financially support his or her child and take actions that further the general health and welfare of his or […]
When getting divorced, it is not uncommon at all for soon-to-be ex-spouses and parents with a child in common to communicate with one another. Sometimes this communication will take place in person or over the telephone. In other cases, communication will […]
Going through a divorce proceeding is not an easy process by any means. This becomes even more painfully true when children are involved. Not only will your life get turned upside down with your soon to be ex-spouse, you will have limitations on how often you can see […]
Domestic violence can affect a family law case in many different ways. For starters, it could be the reason why a divorce is pending, or why one person is seeking an order of protection. No matter […]
