By Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. | Published April 10, 2023 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: child custody and support, same sex partner, same-sex divorce issues | Comments Off on Protecting Parental Rights in Same-Sex Couples
The law has generally not caught up to same-sex couples and protecting their rights. What happens if you’re in a same-sex marriage and want to have children together? How can you ensure that you and your spouse have the same rights over the kids that a straight couple might have? If you’re thinking about having children Read More
Read MoreThe world has changed a great deal in the last few decades. Divorced parents have myriad new social and practical issues to address. When you’re creating or updating a parenting plan, consider these hot button subjects. Coming to an agreement now will ensure that if any issues do arise, you’ll know how to handle it. Pandemics Read More
Read MoreThe term “joint custody” refers to a shared custody agreement between divorced parents of minor children. Joint physical custody is an arrangement in which parents both spend substantial time with their children (though not necessarily equal), while joint legal custody is when both parents share the power to make important decisions regarding their children’s upbringing. Read More
Read MoreIf you and your spouse seek a legal separation, the court can rule on issues such as child custody and support, spousal support, property division and other such issues, just as it would during a divorce. However, during the separation the spouses are still legally married and are not allowed to remarry without a divorce. Read More
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