Most of the time parties appear in court, it is for a motion hearing rather than an evidentiary hearing. An evidentiary hearing is basically a trial where testimony is taken

Sometimes in divorce cases, one or both parties files for an OFP (Order for Protection). These are court orders that protect the party in question from abuse. There are many misconceptions

New research shows that divorce rates among baby boomers are higher than ever. Couples over 50 were twice as likely to divorce in 2009, than 50+ couples back in 1990. Stigma of

Income Share Model. Many parents assume that child support is only based on the obligor or non-custodial parent’s gross monthly income. Minnesota, along with many other states, applies what is called the income-shares

An appeal is a very technical and potential very expensive process. In addition to attorneys’ fees for drafting the pleadings, the parties must also pay for: Transcripts for Court Hearings Filing Fees

A Financial Early Neutral Evaluation is one avenue you can explore when attempting to settle disputes relating to spousal maintenance, child support, or the division of property. Oftentimes, the neutral will instruct

With the state of the real estate market these days, it is not uncommon for divorcing parties to have to decide what to do with a house that is “underwater” (where the mortgage is

A new piece of proposed legislation in England aims to achieve more equality in child custody settlements. The legislation touts the importance of a child having contact with both their mother

According to a new study, men are twice as likely as women to wed again after a divorce. The study surveyed 2,000 adults was enacted to coincide with the DVD release

Parents have a fundamental right to raise and care for their child under the U.S. Constitution. The courts have repeatedly held that child custody can only be removed from a parent