In a divorce with children, and in other cases involving custody, the courts often impose what is commonly known as a “Standard Possession Order” or “SPO” for short, to resolve the competing desires of the parents to allocate periods of time with … [Read more...]
Who’s Your………Parent?
Legal vs. Biological Parent Biological parentage is easy to establish these days: a DNA test can indicate with 99.999% probability that an adult and a minor are parent and child, or it can rule out the possibility that a particular adult and child … [Read more...]
Family Law Mediation
by R. Keith Spencer Families going through a divorce or separation frequently must devise co-parenting plans to ensure continuity of care for children of multiple households. Simple matters, like consistent bedtimes and nighttime routines, are … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Sued!
Nothing makes one’s stomach tie up in knots faster than being served with a creditor lawsuit. It’s hardly ever a good thing when the sheriff or constable is looking for you to serve you with legal documents. So, you’ve been sued. Now what? There are … [Read more...]
What About Grandma and Grandpa?
By Dana Floyd No one can dispute the important role grandparents play in a child’s life. However, with today’s changing family structures, grandparents can often be shut out of participating in a child’s life. To address such concerns, all states … [Read more...]
Time Is Money
Dealing Successfully With a Divorce Attorney Star Telegram, April 16, 2006 Dealing with divorce and divorce lawyers is not much different than taking a trip without first plotting out the route. If you go to a matrimonial lawyer without … [Read more...]
Are We Married or Not?
There is a common public misconception as to what it takes to create a common law marriage. Many people believe such a marriage is created by the length of time a couple lives together. The truth is that a couple could live together for many years, … [Read more...]