As you went through your divorce, you kept one thought in mind. You wanted to resume your career, so you would have a better opportunity to support your children. You may have begun your career using your maiden name. After marrying, you may have decided to use your...

Have you ever wondered how close you and your spouse are to getting a divorce and why it may happen? Maybe you’ve heard that half of all marriages end in divorce or perhaps you have friends who are going through it, so you’ve wondered if you’ll eventually find...

To say that you and your co-parent are a high-conflict couple is an understatement. No matter how hard you try not to engage, your co-parent seems constantly ready for a fight -- and they try hard to provoke one at any opportunity. How do you keep the peace long...

There's not one single reason you can point to that explains why all divorces occur. Spouses may grow apart over time, one (or both) parties may engage in infidelity, money issues can strain the relationship to the breaking point and more. In some cases, calling the...

The adage “nothing lasts forever” can be true for a lot of things, including child custody agreements. As life’s circumstances change and a child grows, custody plans may need to be modified. After all, what works for a toddler may not work for a teenager.  Here are...

When people marry, they often hope that their union will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. This is why it is important that you protect yourself with a prenuptial agreement that outlines how your assets will be divided should the marriage...

Despite not having a biological relationship, stepparents can still play a vital role in the upbringing of a child. Stepparents can take on the responsibility of raising the child in their formative years, bringing the child to and from school as well as caring for...

Divorce is an emotionally trying experience. On top of the social and emotional pain couples and families endure, couples have to determine how they are to support themselves, and their children, after the divorce has been finalized. How should divorcing couples...

There are many reasons that people legally change their names. Most commonly, that has to do with marriage and divorce -- but there are plenty of other valid reasons, as well. Maybe you just want a name that suits you better than the one you were given when you were...

Maybe you always thought your ex-spouse would end up in prison, or maybe their incarceration took you entirely by surprise. Now, you're questioning whether you should ask the court to terminate their parental rights. Judges must take into consideration a multitude of...