As the old saying goes “It takes a village to raise a child”. It is not uncommon for non-parents to assists in the care and raising of children. If you find yourself in a situation where you as a non-parent would like to file a suit for custody of a child, but do not...
There are many factors that keep people in marriages much longer than they would like to be. One big factor is money, and this becomes an even bigger factor when you are a victim of financial abuse. The abusive spouse often controls the victims access to finances,...
In the last decade social media has taken over almost every aspect of our daily lives. Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, among many other applications have taken over the way we interact with our friends, family and even strangers. Social media is used to update...
By: Alexandra Willen, Associate Attorney If you, or a family member or friend, are going through litigation, there are several ways in which you can be organized to assist your attorney and to keep your case organized. If you are involved in family law litigation in...
If you have moved since your final order, or if you have been served with a lawsuit and notice that has been filed in an area that you or your child no longer live in, you may be wondering how to move the case to the proper court. For starters, for a case to be filed...
By: Alexandra Willen, Associate Attorney Deciding to divorce your spouse is a difficult decision and going through the process of a divorce can be difficult as well. Whether it is your first divorce, or your third, it does not get easier. With divorce comes a big...
Quarantine and Scheduled Visits If your child has recently tested positive for COVID-19, or if your child has been exposed to COVID-19 and has to Quarantine before a scheduled visit, you may be wondering “Do I have to let my child, go with the other parent during...
By: Alexandra Willen, Associate Attorney Many people in their adult lives go by nicknames, their middle names, or spell their name differently than the name that appears on their birth certificate. This can cause confusion, and various issues related to your nickname...
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal If you and your spouse are going through the process of ending your marriage and separating your estate, you have probably contacted an attorney to start the process for a divorce. You may have also heard the term “legal separation” when...
By: Danielle Murphy, Paralegal Anyone who has ever employed an attorney has probably found themselves a little confused when receiving their monthly bill from their lawyer. This is because attorneys have a very special way of billing that some laymen may not be...
