Grandparents should check a number of provisions in the statutes in their respective states to determine the conditions for visitation, the factors a court must consider to order visitation, and the proper venue to file a request for visitation. Though many state statutes are similar, state courts may apply statutory provisions differently. Every statute requires…
Divorce Online has prepared a basic checklist of issues that should be considered in every divorce and discussed with your attorney. The list is intended to be general and broad in scope, and food for thought as part of a negotiated settlement or in preparation for trial. Some items may not apply to everyone due…
The following is a list of easily-overlooked or "hidden" assets in property settlement or division cases: Frequent flyer mileage Security deposits (e.g., utilities, car lease) Timeshare property Leased vehicles, cell phone, other items Stock options Memberships (e.g., country club) Bond or deposit for country club Unused vacation, sick leave Patents, copyrights, royalties Income tax refunds…
The Supreme Court affirmed the denial of the husband’s motion to set aside the parties’ settlement agreement in their divorce case after the trial court reviewed the agreement, found it to be within the bounds of the law and incorporated it into the final judgment. The Court held that the trial court did not abuse…
The Supreme Court has affirmed the denial of the husband’s motion to set aside the parties’ settlement agreement in their divorce case after the trial court reviewed the agreement, found it to be within the bounds of the law and incorporated it into the final judgment. The Court held that the trial court did not…
Collaborative law is a new way to resolve disputes by removing the disputed matter from the litigious court room setting and treating the process as a way to "troubleshoot and problem solve" rather than to fight and win. As part of the collaborative law method, both parties retain separate attorneys whose job it is to…
Not only avoid mistakes, but make sure your plan is as complete as possible. Cover all the bases. Most important in this process is to try to work together in preparing the parenting plan. Both parents will be much more pleased with the plan if they work on this together and not hand over this…
The divorce rate in the United States has declined since the 1980s but is still higher than most other countries. Researchers Hetherington and Stanley-Hogan estimate that 40 percent of children born to married parents in the U.S. will experience their parents’ divorce. During the summer months when noncustodial parents have children for an extended time,…
Across the United States, more than 6 million children are being raised in households headed by grandparents and other relatives; 2.5 million children are in these households without any parents present. As the children’s parents struggle with substance abuse, mental illness, incarceration, economic hardship, divorce, domestic violence, and other challenges, these caregivers provide a vital…
Sam Hasler of the Indiana Divorce and Family Law Blog recently posted this report on an article on post-nuptial agreements: Who else cares about your marriage? Besides the in-laws and your closest friends? How about the boss? Postnuptial agreements are gaining popularity as an estate-planning tool, and some hedge funds and private-equity firms have asked…
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National Healthcare Decisions Day is on April 16th, and it’s an important reminder for every adult to let someone know their most private wishes about medial treatments and possible end-of-life care. Far too many people assume that their families would make the choices they would want in an emergency. Yet everyday we hear stories of…