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Child Witnesses in Family Law Cases

Family law cases can be emotionally challenging. Family law cases often involve children. Family courts must prioritize the child’s best interests when deciding child custody, child support, and visitation. In its decision-making, the court weighs the evidence presented by both parents. There are instances where the court—to identify the child’s best interest—will need to hear […]

Family Law Implications for Unmarried Couples

Family law cases can be emotional and filled with uncertainty. This is especially true when you are in a custody battle or fighting over property. These family law disputes are not limited to married couples. Unmarried couples may also have to deal with property division, child custody, and child support. You likely have many questions […]

Financial Support Rights for Cohabiting Couples

There are many reasons you may decide to live with your partner. And when you do, you may have many questions about whether you have financial rights and, if so, what your financial rights are. This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the financial rights of couples who live together.  State […]

Restraining Orders and Family Law

A restraining order in family law is a civil protective order. These typically arise out of allegations of domestic violence. If you need a court order to protect yourself or your child, or you have been served by law enforcement with one of these orders, contact a local, experienced family law attorney for legal help. […]

Family Law Mediator Qualifications and Roles

If you’re going through a child custody case or divorce, you might have heard about or been ordered to attend a mediation program. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, process where both parties sit down with a mediator to see if they can resolve the issues without going to court and seeing the […]

Family Law and the Rights of Incarcerated Parents

Getting sentenced to jail time can take you away from your family. This is devastating for parents who must leave their minor child behind. Maintaining a solid parent-child relationship while incarcerated is challenging. You may have to fight for your custody rights. Even if your child is safe with family members, there are still significant […]

Stepparent Rights and Responsibilities

Stepparents can play an essential role in a child’s life. But do they have any legal rights or responsibilities to their stepchild? The answer is not always black and white. An experienced family law attorney can address your specific questions should. Contact a family lawyer in your area to get answers about your stepparent rights. What […]

Social Media Evidence in Family Law Cases

Social media has become integrated into our everyday lives. Some things you post can be admissible evidence in your family law case. Social media evidence must still follow the rules of evidence set by your state. For more information on when and how social media evidence is an issue in a child custody court case, […]

Substance Abuse Implications in Family Law

Drug or alcohol abuse can have implications in family law cases. This includes child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. If you have concerns about substance abuse, it could affect your custody rights for your child. Substance abuse issues are common issues in family court and are taken very seriously by family judges. For questions […]

Rear-End Collisions: Causes, Injuries, and Liability

Some of the most common car accidents are rear-end collisions. Rear-end collisions can range from minor fender-benders to accidents with severe injuries. Rear-end collisions also raise questions about liability and who is responsible. This article answers frequent questions about rear-end collisions, their causes, and legal concerns. The facts and circumstances of every accident and every […]