Divorce is an emotional and legal process, and it is never easy, especially when they involve children. You likely will have a custody hearing to determine who gains legal and physical custody of your minor children. During this process, the judge may appoint a...

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Child Custody
How to obtain a child custody order as an unmarried parent
Child custody issues can be challenging and stressful for unmarried parents. Although getting a custody order may seem complicated if you are a parent who is not married, there are many benefits to discussing and resolving parenting time, visitation, and childcare...
Elements that affect custody determinations
For parents in a custody dispute, the court often must determine who gets legal and physical custody. A number of factors contribute to that decision, and many parents do not realize that. When you learn about the things that the court considers, it makes it easier to...
3 important divorce issues you can settle through mediation
During a divorce, both spouses have their own wants, needs and priorities. You might think that the only way to advocate for your interests is by fighting for them in court, but mediation is actually a preferable solution in many cases. Settling matters outside of...
Cuando un padre trata de sacar a un niño del país antes del divorcio
El divorcio en sí ya es muy complejo, con muchísimas posibles complicaciones para tomar en consideración. Cuando uno de los cónyuges viene de otro país, y tiene el deseo de volver a su patria con sus hijos después del divorcio mientras el otro quiere quedarse en los...