By aphlaw | Published February 1, 2021 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: custody, divorce, divorce lawyer, overview of what, pet | Comments Off on Who Gets the Dog in a Divorce?
One of the issues you’ll need to confront in your divorce is who will get the family dog. For legal purposes, the pet is considered property by the court, but there are, of course, some unique issues associated with pets that divorcing couples will need to work through. Here’s an overview of what you should Read More
Read MoreOf the various topics that arise during the divorce process, property division is one that frequently has the most misconceptions associated with it. With this in mind, here are a few examples of some common property division myths and the truths behind them. MYTH: Property and assets will be divided equally The term you need Read More
Read MoreWhen you’re going through the divorce process, you do technically have the ability to represent yourself in your case. However, this could prove unwise in many cases. Here are just a few reasons why you should make it a point to retain a divorce lawyer for your case. Experience in practicing law: Divorce attorneys have Read More
Read MoreDivorce brings a lot of change to your life. There are some cases in which people may feel as if divorce is a perfect time to make a fresh start in their careers, as well. It may sound like a bit much to attempt to make a career change during a divorce, but it can Read More
Read MoreThere are some circumstances in which a person paying child support may attempt to argue that the recipient of the money is misusing the funds intended to go toward raising the children. It is fairly common, for example, for payers to argue the recipient is living off those payments and not seeking employment of his Read More
Read MorePeople pay billions of dollars’ worth of child support every year in the United States. Below are some data and statistics you might find interesting on this issue: There are approximately 4 million single custodial parents living in the United States, about half of whom (48.7 percent) have an informal or legal child support agreement Read More
Read MoreMoney is the most common issue that leads to post-divorce fights between former spouses. If you are owed child support or alimony, it is absolutely understandable to want to take your fight to the court and exercise your right to what is owed to you. However, there are a few circumstances in which fighting for Read More
Read MoreThere is often an assumption among the general public that mothers have an advantage in child custody proceedings because the court system favors placing children with their mothers rather than their fathers. However, this is not actually the truth. There are no laws that favor mothers over fathers in these circumstances. This does not mean Read More
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