Posts belonging to Category Children & Divorce
Posted by Lawyer - Mark Chinn on October 31, 2011
A wide range of complicated legal issues sit upon the horizon in the clash between States that allow rights for gays and States that don’t. The wall seems to have fallen blocking gay marriage, and those married in States where it is legal will be moving into States where it is not. With regard to [...]
Categories: Children & Divorce, Divorce, divorce court, Divorce Laws, Divorce Lawyers, Emotions, Legal, Marriage, Separation
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Posted by Lawyer - Mark Chinn on October 3, 2011
I have witnessed countless times when the situation of the parties and the children changes after the divorce and the parties do nothing to change the Oorder. This often leads to unfair results down the road. Many times, the parties are getting along quite well and agree on changes, but that does not mean there [...]
Categories: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Children & Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, divorce court, Divorce Laws, Financial, How to Divorce, Legal, Tips
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Posted by Mediator - Karen Stewart on September 29, 2011
Most will agree that being friends after a relationship is difficult as the question of ulterior motive and resentment can hover in the clouds. If friendship is in the cards it requires clear boundaries, a very understanding new partner and an ability of both parties to take responsibility and be accountable to the outcome of [...]
Categories: Children & Divorce, Divorce, Parenting
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Posted by Mediator - Karen Stewart on September 19, 2011
Balance Needs VS Wants There is a ton of pier pressure around back to school clothing and supplies. Make a list of their “needs” and agree that the children will get one or two of their “wants” met and then allocate a set dollar amount that they are free to spend. Set Budget in Advance [...]
Categories: Children & Divorce, Divorce, Parenting, Single Parents, step parent, Stress
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Posted by Lawyer - Joseph Cordell on August 18, 2011
President Obama’s Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative was created to address the growing crisis of fatherlessness in America, a disturbing trend that is rooted in part to the lack of rights given fathers in family courtrooms. Though the messages on Fatherhood.gov are focused on helping dads play a bigger role in their children’s lives, little attention [...]
Categories: Child Custody, Children & Divorce, Divorce Laws, Divorce Lawyers
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Posted by Lawyer - Mark Chinn on August 15, 2011
A repost of an article by Jai Kissoon, of OurFamilyWizard.com. We recommend that all divorced parents explore the site as a possibility of making co-parenting easier and more effective. The new school year is quickly approaching and its time to start preparing. If you and your co-parents both take part in the upbringing of your [...]
Categories: Child Custody, Children & Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Emotions, How to Divorce, Parenting, Separation, Single Parents, Tips, Visitation
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Posted by Lawyer - Mark Chinn on June 27, 2011
Many people and clients ask, “What are a man’s chances of getting custody?” This question comes from the common perception that there is a prejudice against men in custody proceedings. I usually answer the question in two ways. First, the question that needs to be asked, is, “What role has the man played in the [...]
Categories: Child Custody, Children & Divorce, Divorce, divorce court, Divorce Laws, How to Divorce, Legal, Parenting, Separation, Single Parents
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Posted by Lawyer - Sam Assini on June 24, 2011
Parental alienation is a social dynamic which occurs most often during a divorce or separation. During this stressful time in a family’s life, one parent can become so angry or fearful, that they begin a conscious or unconscious campaign of alienation against the other parent. The alienation can be as subtle as making a passing [...]
Categories: Children & Divorce, Parenting
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Posted by Lawyer - Joseph Cordell on June 21, 2011
A father recently was awarded custody of his children, in part because a judge cited the children’s mother’s breast cancer as a determining factor. The decision sparked debate on whether a parent’s disability or health should have an impact on child custody rulings.
Categories: Child Custody, Children & Divorce, Divorce Lawyers
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Posted by Lawyer - Mark Chinn on June 20, 2011
In the recent case of Cuccia v. Cuccia, No. 2010-CA-00083-COA (Decided June 14, 2011) the Court of Appeals decided that one legitimate factor in reversing a sole custody award to a woman was the boarding of dangerous dogs on her property. Julie Ann Cuccia testified she ran a dog boarding and training business as well [...]
Categories: Child Custody, Children & Divorce, Divorce, Divorce Laws, Legal, Uncategorized
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