What if your role to a child is akin to a parent or stepparent? What part of this relationship will the court recognize? What have they recognized in the past? Continue reading to learn more about how family law practitioners may deal with support, custody, and in loco parentis cases. There’s an adage that goes “be careful…

A child custody case can be an especially stressful time for you, the opposing party, and your child(ren). Everyone’s future can appear uncertain and you may be tempted to act out or even shut down. To give yourself the best possible chance at resolving your case favorably, we suggest giving these five things a try….

Creating a custody plan requires thorough planning, dedication, and compromise. In high-conflict cases when parents cannot come to an agreement cordially, Parenting Coordinators can be used. Are they right for you and your situation? What is a Parenting Coordinator? A Parenting Coordinator is a trained, certified, and court-appointed attorney or mental health professional assigned to…

If you know anyone who has been divorced, or have been divorced yourself, you know the divorce process is stressful and sometimes time consuming.  If you are considering filing for divorce, or know some else who may be contemplating divorce, here are my recommendations for actions to take prior to filing a Divorce Complaint to…