Protecting the rights of fathers is important, especially when it comes to giving a child up for adoption. It would not be fair for a mother to give up a child without informing the child's father. A Feb. 17 report discusses a case in which a father was unaware that...
Month: February 2017
You should remove your name from joint credit cards in divorce
You want to get a divorce, but there's a looming question above your head: What do you do with all the debt that's been accrued? This is particularly important to discuss with your spouse and attorney, especially if that debt is one-sided. If you have jointly-held...
Alimony: Getting the award right for divorcing couples
Alimony may be a point of contention in your divorce, or you may have decided as a couple that either you or your spouse deserves it. Alimony comes in many forms, so it's important to seek out and have awarded the correct type for your situation. Some types of alimony...
How to modify your parenting plan
The judge's declaration that your divorce is finalized may come as a relief after months of dispute and negotiating, but there may still be aspects of your case that need periodic modification. One of those is your custody arrangement if you have children. This can...