Often couples entering a marriage cannot imagine their relationship will ever face serious difficulties. After all, if you have strong suspicions of trouble ahead, why tie the knot in the first place? But through the course of any marriage, circumstances and feelings...
Year: 2015
Open adoptions can benefit parents and children
Every child should have a stable and carefree homelife. Ideally, a child's birth parents will be able to provide the nurturing environment necessary for the child to happily grow and develop. But sometimes circumstances dictate that a child must live with someone...
Accounting for all funds is important in high asset divorce
Often by the time spouses divorce, communication has all but vanished. Sometimes anger and resentment become so strong that the couple simply cannot speak civilly to one another. This state of affairs may be years in the making. During this time, spouses may begin to...
Baseball player?s wife taken aback by divorce petition
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...
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...
Visitation is important for infants and young children
A divorce can be very difficult for children. An older child may demonstrate obvious signs of stress or discontent caused by the life changes created by a divorce. But even though it may not be as readily apparent, very young children may also experience anxiety when...
Do I get to keep my inheritance when divorcing?
When a married couple believes it is time to end their relationship, there can be many details that need addressing. The division of assets is one of the most important issues a divorcing couple must work out. Determining who is entitled to what can be a complex and...