After years of marriage, you may believe that you know what your spouse is thinking and how he or she is feeling. You may even think that you can anticipate every move your spouse is contemplating. So, if your spouse suddenly and unexpectedly files for divorce, you...
Month: April 2015
What are the responsibilities of a nonparent conservator?
In a perfect world, all children would live in stable homes where they were loved and cared for by both parents. Unfortunately, the world is not a perfect place and sometimes a child may endure hardships in the home. Some situations can be so dire that a child may not...
Can prenuptial agreements help spouses with equal wealth?
One of the common beliefs about prenuptial agreements is that they are primarily used in cases where one of the parties entering a marriage possesses notably greater wealth than the other. The idea being that the spouse with more assets needs protection in case the...
Actor and estranged wife arrive at child custody terms
Generally speaking, the less time a couple has been married, the simpler it is for them to finalize a divorce settlement. However, if the couple have a child, then a divorce following a short term marriage could become complicated. A case in point is the recently...
Persistence can help potential adoptive parents succeed
Becoming an adoptive parent requires many important qualities. It is important to have a strong desire to share your home with a child who may have already had a rough life. Empathy, patience and a sense of humor can all be very helpful traits as well. But one other...