Domestic Violence is aggressive or abusive behavior by one person towards another, in a household setting. This includes spouses, former spouses, blood relatives or those living in cohabitation. Domestic violence takes many forms; it can be physical, emotional, sexual, digital, financial, psychological or emotional abuse. It is a pervasive pattern…
An uncontested divorce is designed for couples that want to end their marriage with minimal court intervention, if they are able to amicably agree on the division of marital assets and liabilities that occurred in their marriage. When children are involved, there needs to be a legal agreement regarding custody,…
Shoplifting is a criminal action that occurs when a person is involved in theft of goods from a retail establishment, usually concealing the item(s) on their person or in a purse, bag, baby stroller, umbrella, etc. The owners of retail stores have theft prevention programs that include security cameras, staff…
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…
Emotions can run high for any parent in the middle of an intense child custody battle. The pressure is even higher when the custody battle is accompanied by a divorce. There are many factors that are considered when deciding which parent is to be given custody of the children, and…
When is a marriage not worth saving? – Remsen Law Getting married is one of the biggest decisions a person can make in his or her life. Some romantic relationships may last a lifetime and when done correctly, marriage can too. However, some marriages fail due to infidelity, financial problems,…
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…
