Adjusting a custody agreement without litigation can be a difficult and emotional process, but it is sometimes necessary to ensure that the child’s best interests are met. Below are some tips on how to adjust your custody agreement without filing a contested court action. Communicate With the Other Parent if Possible Before making any…
Read MoreDivorce is an emotional process, but it can be even more complicated when only one partner wants to get out of the marriage. In addition to paperwork involving custody, assets and other commingled property, the start of the divorce process is often sending a settlement proposal to the other side. But what do you do…
Read MoreOne of the most challenging issues that arise following a separation or dissolution of marriage are the decisions surrounding custodial arrangements. Will the child live with a parent, someone else, or share time with more than one guardian? While parents may disagree over what is best for their child, a child may also have their…
Read MoreWhen a court orders custody of a child, the party or parties that are awarded custody are responsible for the child under the terms of the custody order. However, it is often the case that a non-custodial parent or family member can act unilaterally by attempting to take the child into their care directly against…
Read MoreAs grandparents, you want what’s best for your grandchildren, including your grandchildren having the ability to know and spend time with non-custodial grandparents. However, while this may be what you desire it is not necessarily what’s determined by the legal system. Below, the experienced family law attorneys at Rodier Family Law discuss the legal steps…
Read MoreChoosing the best family law attorney may help you feel more at ease and achieve better outcomes, whether you’re thinking about divorce, trying to resolve custody issues, coordinating an adoption, or dealing with another family law issue. Below, the attorneys at Rodier Family Law discuss what to look for in a family lawyer. Positive…
Read MoreIf your spouse asks for a divorce, it can be easy to jump from sadness to lashing out. Divorce is an emotional process, but when it comes to making sure you are legally covered you’ll want to make sure you take certain steps to protect your assets and other critical details that may impact your…
Read MoreDeciding to split up when a marriage is no longer working is already a difficult decision to make. It can be even more challenging when one partner refuses to go through with your previous agreements. Below the attorneys at Rodier Family Law discuss the route to take if your spouse refuses to cooperate during divorce…
Read MoreMaking the decision to get a divorce can be one of the most difficult choices in your life. When obtaining a divorce you can go through the mediation process or a collaborative divorce. Below our experienced and knowledgeable divorce attorneys discuss the difference between mediation and collaborative divorce. Mediation Mediation is an alternative conflict resolution…
Read MoreDivorce is a challenging process and if children are involved, it can be especially tough. It’s important that you do not let your personal complications, as well as actions, interfere with your case. Mistakes happen, but some have consequences that can affect your child custody case. Below, our experienced and professional family law attorneys at…
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