My name is Linda, and I have been involved in a brutal child custody fight for the past three years. I know that it probably won't end for another ten years when my youngest child is 18. I hope that I can save others from some of the pain I have been through by pointing out some common mistakes people make when trying to determine a custody arrangement for their children. I hope that you will stop and take a deep breath before you discuss custody arrangements with your children's other parents, and I hope that you will seek negotiation help if you need it. Your kids are worth it.
Posted on: 3 May 2017
Getting the phone call that a relative has been arrested can feel like the worst feeling in the world. However, in spite of your shock, you need to spring into action to help them in any way you can. Without prior experience with legal trouble, you may be unsure of what you need to be doing during this time. Use these tips.
Start Bail Proceedings Now
The very first thing you'll have to do is set up bail.
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Posted on: 26 April 2017
Child support can be a good thing to protect the best interests of the children during and after a divorce. It helps ensure that children are provided for even in worst-case scenario divorces. However, it is common for divorced parents to totally disagree on everything about child support. Parents who receive it may feel shortchanged when considering all they do as the parent with primary custody, while those who provide it may feel as though it isn't used in the ways they would prefer.
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Posted on: 10 April 2017
Approximately one-third of working age Americans have criminal records. Being convicted of a crime can have a long-term negative effect on your life. In addition to making it more difficult to secure employment and housing, a rap sheet can hinder your ability to gain custody of or visitation with your children. Here's more information about this problem.
Courts Feel Criminal Records May Predict Behavior
The court's primary concern is what's in the best interest of the child.
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Posted on: 20 March 2017
Going through a divorce is difficult at any age; however, these difficulties are often exacerbated if you get divorced after 60. As such, there are a few things you need to consider before signing the settlement papers:
How Your Retirement Funds Will be Affected
When you are few years out from retirement, chances are you will be doing everything in your power to increase your retirement fund and hold on to as much money as possible.
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