Under any circumstances, creating a parenting plan to address issues of legal and physical custody can be a complicated process. There is often sharp disagreement between parents as to what is the best interests of their son or daughter. When a child is on the autism spectrum, disagreements might even become more difficult to resolve. Children with autism often rely…
One of the most notable divorce trends in the last few decades is the increase in breakups among spouses between 50 and 64 years old. Sometimes referred to as “gray divorce,” this phenomenon has not just been recognized here in the United States, but in other countries such as England, France and Belgium. People who are middle aged and beyond…
A prominent psychologist says that he’s identified a sign that a marriage is headed for divorce. While you might be thinking that he’s talking about a loud argument or a thrown dish, John Gottman claims that the indicator is much more subtle. Gottman reports that a marriage is in serious risk when a spouse lifts one side of their mouth…
When relationship partners go their separate ways, sometimes they wind up in different states. If they share a son or daughter and child support terms cannot be settled, there might be a serious conflict over where the case should be decided. This issue of jurisdiction is being played out right now between an NBA star and the mother of his…
Divorces, and breakups between unmarried parents, typically stem from tension between the parties. When the relationship was marked by abuse, it is extremely important that child custody decisions reflect this fact and that parenting time terms are drafted in a way that protects young people. Even in cases where physical harm is not alleged, a parent could exhibit a pattern…
No two marriages are exactly alike, and one person’s idea of a troubled relationship could be wedded bliss from someone else’s perspective. However, for some couples, marital bonds quietly erode over time, leading to what some experts call a “silent divorce.” In these situations, there might not be a dramatic event, such as an affair, that comes between the spouses.…
Many Americans devote a great deal of time and effort to developing their social media presence. A false story or negative comment that gets attention online can inflict significant damage on someone’s reputation. Some digital influencers have enough followers online that they’ve been able earn substantial income from sites such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. In certain situations, husbands and…
On search engines and social media sites, you can ask any question you can think of and you’ll likely get an immediate response. Unfortunately, there’s never a guarantee that what you see online is accurate. Even worse, untrue rumors often zoom through the internet without any apparent correction. Legal misinformation can be particularly dangerous, especially because in many areas of…
For many people, shared custody sounds like an ideal arrangement when parents divorce. Some states have even enacted laws declaring that judges must start their analysis with a presumption that child custody will be split 50/50. While New York has not adopted this type of measure yet, it is a common assumption that dividing parenting time equally is in the…
The wealthier someone is, the more motivation they have to deceive their spouse about financial matters during a divorce. Assets that are accumulated by either party during a course of a marriage are usually divisible, and terms relating to alimony and child support are based on an individual’s income. There are many potential ways for spouses to violate the law…