The future lies in the hands of our youth.  Therefore, it is our responsibility to instill good moral and ethical behaviors in our children.  That being said, there are many children that exhibit reckless or impulsive behaviors, which can result in Juvenile Delinquency.  Those persons, under the age of 18…

Here’s a family law term that separating parents need to know about, so they can avoid it: parental alienation.  It might sound like something out of a science-fiction movie, but it instead is an all-too-real violation of the explicit and implicit rules of divorce, and in particular, time-sharing with children. …

There are many instances where a fight between two or more parties may break out in the heat of the moment. Physical fights may or may not include weapons and not all fights result in harm or bodily injury. For differentiation purposes, the courts use two different terms: assault and…

In many marriages, both spouses are capable earners, but one spouse nonetheless quits his or her job, perhaps to take a lead role in raising children.  Both spouses and their kids (if any) accustom themselves to a shared lifestyle.  Should it become necessary to legally terminate the marriage through a…

For most parents, the bond between parent and child cannot be severed. Few relationships can mirror the intimate connection and biological link that parents and their children share. Throughout their lives, parents are given the task of child-rearing as well as the legal authority over their children. However, there are…

Sometimes counseling is not enough to preserve marriage.  Irreconcilable differences can stem from dozens of sources, but whatever the cause, a marriage that cannot be maintained should end in a legal and equitable resolution.  Filing for divorce can be fraught with issues, though;  how will timesharing with the kids be…