It is no secret that high conflict divorce cases can be very expensive. The typical family law attorney charges based on the actual amount of work they do on your case. The amount of money you spend on their work varies depending on their hourly rate. Most attorneys bill in .1 increments, meaning ...
This coming month (August) is National Child Support Awareness Month in America. The month was recognized back in 1995 by then-president Bill Clinton, who stated in his official proclamation: “Providing for our children is one of humanity’s worthiest and most fundamental endeavors. Children are the best part of ourselves – ...
Child custody disputes are often highly contentious and can lead to a court trial if the parties cannot resolve the issues of custody and parenting time outside of court. Even if you believe that you and the other parent can resolve issues of custody and parenting time outside of court, ...
We've written a lot about child support orders, and the importance of following them. But do child support orders change if the mother or father moves to a different state? In short, no – child support orders do not change if you or your ex moves to another state. There are ...
Court orders are very serious. Whether the court made its order based on its own findings or whether the court adopted a stipulated agreement, the involved parties are expected to follow the order. For example, say there is an order for parenting time where the mother is granted parenting time with the parties' ...
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently ruled that police officers who kill suspects in the line of duty are not eligible for workers’ compensation. The Court ruled 3-2 that current work comp laws do not cover cops who use deadly force in the line of duty, because that is part ...
An Order for Protection (OFP) is a tool that a person can use to protect themselves or their children against an abuser that they are related to, married to or were married to, live or have lived with, have a child with, or have a significant romantic relationship with. Relief through an ...
No July 4th celebration is complete without at least a few fireworks. Fireworks are the hallmark of the holiday, and while they are spectacular to watch, they are also very dangerous and can lead to serious personal injury. Common fireworks injuries include: Severe burns (most common on the hands, face, and legs) Eye ...
VictoriaAdvocate.com recently ran an excellent point/counterpoint series on the topic of whether or not a parent who fails to pay child support should go to jail. Here is a summary of each the arguments made on both sides of the issue: Pro – Parents should go to jail Failing to ...
Years ago, Minnesota Judge Michael Hass gave some blunt advice to divorcing parents in his courtroom: "Your children have come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps you two made lousy choices as to whom you decided to be the other parent. If so, that is your ...
