Avoiding the Pitfalls of Child Visitation Issues
With all of the potentially disastrous outcomes in a divorce, the one you really don’t want to mess up on is Child Visitation, and navigating this issue isn’t as common sense as you might think. You'll do well to remember the following: 1. Passing on a Scheduled Visitation Doesn’t Give you the Right to Withhold Visitation. So you passed up a [...]
Dealing with Your Ex through the Divorce…Three Things to Remember:
1. If You Have Kids, Divorce is Not the End of Your Relationship With Your Ex. Until your youngest child turns eighteen, you are going to be dealing with your Ex. That means birthdays, holidays, family gatherings, etc. If you are unreasonable or just difficult with your Ex now, chances are your Ex will be difficult with you, something that [...]
Three Things You Should Never Do at Trial
1. Don’t Bring Your New Boyfriend / Girlfriend to Court. • You are required to go through the process of divorce in a way that does not cause your soon-to-be Ex any more pain than necessary, and bringing your new significant other to court is seen by the judge as a deliberate attempt on your part to inflict emotional pain. [...]
Three Critical Pieces of Advice for Anyone Going Through a Divorce.
1. Don't Be Your Own Lawyer. In the long run, trying to save a few bucks could cost you more than just money. Why? First, some things handled during the legal process can’t be modified, so if you get it wrong, you are stuck with it. Second, a poorly drafted pleading can and will be used against you in court, preventing you [...]
Three Things You Should Always Do When Children Are Involved in Your Divorce
1. Avoid Alienating the Children From Your Ex. Trying to turn the kids against the Ex will eventually turn them against you. Kids grow up and think for themselves, and when they do, they’ll realize what you’ve been up to. This will not end well for you. Nobody likes to hear others say bad things about their parents, even when [...]
Thinking About a Divorce? Three Things to Do in Advance
Divorce is never fun. But you can make things easier on yourself if you prepare: Weigh the Trial of Your Case in Economic and Non-Economic Terms. Sure you want to win, but don’t let the desire to “best” your ex in a competition cloud your judgement. Remember, the romance is gone, and now it’s just a matter of money and custody. [...]