Year: 2018

When entering into the process of divorce, the sheer volume of considerations can sometimes be overwhelming. The uncertainty of the future can seem even more daunting when life as you know it is changing so drastically. All the variables may not be within your...

Grandparent Visitation:  What are the Rights and Limitations to Grandparent Visitation? In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that fit parents are presumed to act in their children’s best interests, and as such, parental decisions regarding the role of grandparents...

TEMPORARY RELIEF IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS Often times, unmet needs are a precipitating factor in the filing of Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage.  Parties may have separated, and unequal access to income, property and resources may become a burden to the more...

Custody of Pets in Divorce – New for 2018 Pets, known as “companion animals” in the law, have been traditionally considered nothing more than personal property, the same as household goods or vehicles.  But, few people have the strong emotional bond with a piece of...