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On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Nov 14, 2025 | child custody
Parents who are going through a divorce can’t walk away from each other and never speak again. Instead, they have to learn how to communicate effectively so they can raise the children. It can be challenging to speak to an ex, particularly if the marriage ended on...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Nov 1, 2025 | family law
Adopting a stepchild is a meaningful way to formalize the bond between a stepparent and child. It grants the stepparent full parental rights and responsibilities, allowing them to make legal, medical and educational decisions. While the process is generally more...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Oct 19, 2025 | divorce
Combining finances during marriage inevitably means that spouses must separate finances when they divorce. They may have accumulated valuable assets jointly during the marriage. They may also have accrued significant financial obligations. Carrying a credit card...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Oct 8, 2025 | divorce
Credit card companies, product manufacturers and others spend a lot of time and money encouraging you to spend more. It’s therefore no wonder that so many people are influenced to spend much of what they earn or even more. That can create plenty of problems for a...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 25, 2025 | child custody
Child support is based on the financial ability of both parents. When one parent’s income goes up, the other may believe it is time to ask the court for a change in the support order. However, simply knowing that the other parent got a raise is not enough. You will...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 12, 2025 | child custody, family law
Divorce reshapes a family, but parenting responsibilities do not end when the marriage does. For many parents, the hardest part comes after the final court order. Parenting schedules, child support and communication can create new challenges. While each family’s story...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 9, 2025 | child custody
You are getting divorced, and you know that child custody decisions are going to be contentious. You are interested in getting sole custody of your child, and so is your ex. This means you are likely going to need a court ruling, and you do not think it is going to be...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Aug 27, 2025 | child custody
Legal and physical custody are both important areas to consider when getting divorced with children. One thing parents have to do is split up their custody rights. Legal custody gives parents the ability to make decisions or take certain actions for their child. If a...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Aug 19, 2025 | divorce
As your marriage comes to an end, you know that your business is a marital asset. After all, you and your spouse started the business after you got married. Additionally, both of you own it together, so it is the only source of income for your family. This creates a...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jul 30, 2025 | divorce
The conversation you have with your children about an upcoming divorce will be unique to your situation. Children have different needs, so some of what you communicate to them will be based on their specific personalities or their ages. That said, there are a few...
