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On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Feb 11, 2020 | divorce
One of the biggest pieces of advice that many divorce experts give is simple: Rediscover yourself. Embrace the fact that life is going to change, rather than fighting it. If you do this, you can take a more positive outlook toward your now-single life. There are two...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Feb 6, 2020 | divorce
You're heading toward a divorce and you worry about how hard it's going to be emotionally. You also worry that you may not feel very happy after the marriage ends, even if you know it is the right thing to do. The good news is that you can and will feel happy. It may...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 27, 2020 | child custody
As you consider divorce, you know that it's the right option for you and your spouse, but you worry about the impact on the children. This relationship isn't just about the two of you as a couple anymore. You don't want to do something that harms your children. This...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 23, 2020 | family law
The world of nontraditional families can get very complex quickly. It is important for all involved to know exactly what options they have. For instance, in many recent cases, grandparents seek to adopt their grandchildren. They do this because they love them and they...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 14, 2020 | Firm News
Every parent realizes that kids often go through phases. While it can be difficult to identify the cause of a child’s disrespectful or hurtful behavior, a co-parent should not be the source. Sometimes, though, divorced parents intentionally or inadvertently engage in...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 14, 2020 | divorce
In the middle of January, are you more likely to get divorced? Why do people call it "Divorce Month?" The truth is simple: Divorce filings go up in January. It is more likely you'll get divorced this month than it was in December. It's called Divorce Month because...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 7, 2020 | child custody
If you're heading into a child custody case, you know that the court looks at a lot of different factors to determine how to assign custody rights. But do you know what those factors are? Understanding what the court looks for can help you move forward and strive to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 2, 2020 | divorce
Your spouse serves you with divorce papers. You want nothing to do with getting a divorce. This isn't the future you chose. You consider just ignoring the paperwork entirely. Can you do so? You certainly can, but do not make the mistake of believing that will prevent...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Dec 25, 2019 | divorce
A divorce decree lays out the specifics of the split and defines your legal rights. For instance, it addresses child custody if you are a parent, defining when you will see your children and how it will happen. It also addresses property division, spousal support,...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Dec 19, 2019 | family law
When people get married and begin living together, they make a conscious decision. There is a defined day when one partner moves in or when they both move into a new house together. Cohabitation, the process by which people live together without getting married, is...
