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Posted September 20th, 2016.
Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.
It’s easy to say that you attended the school play in which your daughter had the starring role. Not too difficult to show up at your son’s soccer games. Pretty much a no-brainer to say you were present when the school band marched down your street on the Fourth-of-July Parade. It’s more difficult, however, to become […]
Read MoreHow to use signed statements to your advantage
Posted September 19th, 2016.
Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.
A parent walks into a family court with a file full of notarized statements from friends and family members. One statement reads: “He’s a great father, a hard worker and a diligent teacher.” Another says: “Bob should get custody, in my opinion, because he is a moral and spiritual man who loves and supports his […]
Read MoreStop and Think Before You Ask Your Children Who They Wish to Live With
Posted September 18th, 2016.
Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.
In determining who gets custody of the children, the wishes of the children are one of the most frequently cited factors. But how much weight should be given to the children’s preferences? Should the children’s vote be considered if they are under the continuous micro-management of their mother, or if they are consumed by the […]
Read MoreYour surprise witness is his FIRST ex-wife. Using earlier custody proceedings to your advantage
Posted September 17th, 2016.
Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.
If your opponent in a child custody case has been involved in a prior custody proceeding with another parent or ex-spouse, you may be sitting on a golden opportunity to win your case. Although there is often ill will between ex-spouses or former “significant others,” you may find that you have an ally out there, […]
Read MoreDon’t withhold visitation if he’s not paying child support
Posted September 16th, 2016.
Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.
Judges and lawyers frequently find themselves dealing with motions in court because one party prohibited the other party from visiting the children because he failed to pay child support. The opposite is also true: We often hear about a party who refuses to pay child support because the custodial parent has refused to afford him […]
Read MoreTop 10 Work-Related Signs That Your Spouse
Posted September 15th, 2016.
Categories: Divorce, Family Law.
1. ATTENDING WORK FUNCTIONS ALONE. When your spouse begins attending work-related conferences and social events alone, in contrast to prior practice. Or when he or she tries to discourage you from attending. 2. UNDISCLOSED VACATION DAY. When you discover your spouse took a vacation day or personal day off of work, without telling you otherwise […]
Read MoreDealing with Psychologists — Part 3: The Final Four Aspects of Your Child’s Behavior
Posted September 15th, 2016.
Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.
If your child is required to be interviewed by a psychologist or psychiatrist as part of a child custody evaluation, you should be aware of the factors the doctor will be considering during his interview. On Friday’s blog, we talked about four key factors, and on yesterday’s blog we examined four more factors. Today, we’ll […]
Read MoreDealing with Psychologists — Part 2: Four More Aspects of Your Child’s Behavior
Posted September 14th, 2016.
Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.
In addition to the four factors discussed in yesterday’s blog, psychologists and psychiatrists who perform custody evaluations will also be looking at your child’s thought process, sense of fantasy, self-concept, and super-ego functions. (This is Part 2 of a three-blog series. Be sure to check out yesterday’s blog and tomorrow’s blog for all 12 factors […]
Read MoreTop 10 Financial Signs That Your Spouse is Cheating
Posted September 13th, 2016.
Categories: Divorce, Family Law.
1. UNEXPLAINED ATM TRANSACTIONS. When you suddenly discover a series or a pattern of unexplained withdrawals or other transactions at bank ATM machines, or when the ATMs being used are at unusual locations, or are being tapped at unusual times of day. 2. PROTECTIVE OF WALLET, CREDIT CARDS, ETC. When your spouse becomes suddenly protective […]
Read MoreDealing with Psychologists – Part 1: Four Aspects of Your Child’s Behavior
Posted September 13th, 2016.
Categories: Child Custody, Custody Tips, Family Law.
During the course of a child custody dispute, the family court may require the child and/or the parents to be examined or evaluated by a mental health expert — usually a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Psychologists are behavioral scientists who generally hold a Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D. degree. Psychiatrists are physicians specializing in mental health […]
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