Question: My divorce was finalized while I was out of state. I haven’t signed any paperwork and have yet to receive any paperwork. I was told my parenting rights have been reserved. What does this mean and what can I do to change it?
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The Dos And Don’ts Of Mediation
Question: I’m preparing to go to mediation with my wife. What are some of the dos and don’ts I should know about?
CONTINUE READINGDivorce Dilemma: Why Divorce Is So Frightening
By Dad “X” No matter how your marriage has been, even in troubled times, no one can ever be ready to hear their spouse say those four dreaded words: “I want a divorce!” Trust me, it’s worse than “Mom’s moving in!” But not by much. Whatever the situation, no matter …
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Question: My wife isn’t signing the divorce papers. What should I do?
CONTINUE READINGLegal Ramifications of Allowing Child Around New Boyfriend
Question: I was recently served divorce papers by my wife. We haven’t yet gone to our first mediation, and for the past four weeks, my five-year-old son has told me about how he’s visited her new boyfriend at his apartment, at my old house, at an amusement park and more. …
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Question: Can I request custody during a visitation hearing?
CONTINUE READINGValidity of Mediation Agreements and Jurisdictional Limitations
Question: We reached a memorandum of understanding in mediation that neither party will seek to change jurisdiction of the case. We have both moved out of the original issuing state and now live in the same state albeit in separate homes. My ex-wife wants to modify child support through the …
CONTINUE READINGPaying Half Of Uninsured Medical Expenses
Question: As with most parenting plans, we have joint decision making, but in the event we can’t agree, my ex has the final say with my only recourse being mediation. Well, despite that, my ex started our child on allergy shots without discussing treatment with me or involving me in …
CONTINUE READINGMotion for Continuance: What It Means and What To Consider
By Leslie Lorenzano Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer A common question parties in a family law matter ask is, “How long will this process take?” What often drags out the process is a Motion for Continuance. Courts usually schedule a hearing simply by looking at its own calendar of availability. …
CONTINUE READINGWhat Is A Fair Amount Of Support To Give A Child In College?
Question: My ex-wife and I agreed that I would continue paying support while our child attends college even though our child is considered emancipated. We are trying to negotiate a dollar amount. How can I determine a fair amount of post-emancipation support without my ex-wife asking for too much?
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