When Should I File For Contempt?
When someone files for contempt, this means that they are asserting that the other party in the particular case broke the court’s orders. For example, if someone were to file a Complaint for Contempt on a child custody matter, that would most likely be due to the other party in some way violating the child custody agreement.
Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live with After a Divorce?
This question is one that gets brought up a lot in family law. Many parents are curious about the role their child play’s in custody agreements, and for good reason! However, the answer is more complicated than most parents would like to hear.
Navigating Thanksgiving After a Divorce
Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away! While some may rejoice at the thought of gathering with extended family and spending the day feeling grateful, social, and stuffed with food, this upcoming holiday can be very difficult for those who are recently divorced. Your first Thanksgiving without your spouse may feel extra lonely, as some traditions the two of you had together are no more. If you are sharing custody of your children, perhaps this is your first Thanksgiving you don’t get to spend fully with your child. You are not alone in your feelings as you navigate the upcoming holiday season.
Infidelity… What Does it Mean for Your Divorce?
Infidelity… it’s a scary word for anyone in a monogamous relationship or marriage to hear. 1 out of 5 men have reported that they have cheated on their partner while married (General Social Survey). Uncovering infidelity can be an emotionally devastating experience and oftentimes leads to divorce. The anger and hurt that accompanies finding out your partner broke their marriage vows can leave many people furious and ready to take their partner for all their worth… it’s only fair, right???