Jun 14, 2014 | Custody, Divorce, Father's Rights. Single Parenting, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Parenting Time, Paternity, Tender Years Doctrine, Time Sharing
It’s Father’s Day, and I plan to celebrate. My children are now grown, but while they were growing up I was the type of father who changed diapers, stayed up with a sick kid in the middle of the night, attended every school conference and event, and went to all...
Mar 20, 2014 | Child Support, Consultation, Courts, Custody, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Family Law, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Limited Scope Agreement, Litigation, Mediation, Parenting Time, Paternity
It is true that a lawyer can provide useful legal advice, helpful guidance, and strong representation for anyone involved in a Family Law case, However, not everyone chooses to retain an attorney — and not everyone can afford one. Fortunately, there are a...
Apr 20, 2013 | Adoption, Custody, Family Law, Father's Rights, Indian Child Welfare Act, Legal Decision-Making, Mother's Rights, Parenting Time, Paternity
The case involving the adoption of Veronica is before the U.S. Supreme Court. It is a heartbreaking case that pits state adoption law against the Indian Child Welfare Act. There are legitimate legal interests on all sides. Until the 1960’s Native American children...
Jul 13, 2012 | Child Support, Custody, Division of Property, Divorce, Enforcement Actions, Grandparent Rights, Modification Actions, Non-Parent Rights, Paternity, Spousal Maintenance
“Change is constant. For some people, especially those who come from bigger companies, the constant change can be somewhat unsettling at first. We must all learn not only to not fear change, but to embrace it enthusiastically and, perhaps even more important, to...
Apr 16, 2012 | Custody, Maternity, Parenting Time, Paternity
According to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics the number of firstborn children belonging to unmarried, cohabiting women has increased from 12% to 22% between 2002 and 2010. The percentage of cohabiting fathers of firstborns rose from 18 to 25%...