Stay Calm When Determining Child Custody

Posted on: 8 June 2017

If you're going through a divorce, you know it can be a stressful time. You also know that you and your spouse aren't going to agree on everything. In fact, you might not agree on much at all. However, when it comes to your kids, you can probably agree that you both want what's best for your kids. When it comes to successful custody arrangements, it's important that their needs come first.
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Posted on: 30 May 2017

The average monthly child support payment in the United States is $430 and can be significantly more depending on how many children you have, where you live, and other personal factors. While dads who are behind on child support are often vilified, in some cases you may very well want to make your child support payments on time but not have the means to do so right now. Perhaps you are in over your head with debt or recently unemployed.
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Posted on: 16 May 2017

Most people understand the concept of an adult adopting a minor child, but what about an adult adopting another adult? It might surprise you to know that it is legal to do so, in certain circumstances. To gain a better understanding about this process and why anyone would want or need to do it, read on. Why would anyone want to adopt another adult? Most of the reasons listed below involve more of a symbolic gesture than an actual legal solution that involves taking custody of someone.
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Posted on: 10 May 2017

Child custody arrangements are one of the most challenging aspects of settling a divorce because it is hard to plan for what may happen down the line. For many families, it is common to discover that an arrangement that worked well through elementary school no longer fits a teenager's lifestyle. When your child expresses concern about their current living and visitation arrangements, it is important to listen. Then, take these steps to determine if modifying the arrangement is necessary for their health and happiness.
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