A fascinating and controversial child custody case is pending in Virginia that involves a battle over breastfeeding. The Washington Post recently reported on the custody dispute involving the mother, Arleta Ramirez, who gave birth to a daughter in July. Shortly after, she split with the child’s father, Mike Ridgway. Their baby is currently exclusively…
Amidst all the emotional turmoil, once you’ve decided to end your marriage, there are several significant issues you need to resolve. The divorce process includes the following: Create a custody and visitation agreement if you have children Determine spousal/child support Divide your assets While on the surface, things are just things, in a situation…
In movies and songs, the betrayed spouse screams and sobs and hurls accusations while throwing their unfaithful partner’s belongings out onto the lawn or curses while taking a Louisville Slugger to the hood of the cheater’s car. It’s natural to want to lash out and burn it all down when you discover that the…
The beginning of the year serves as a time for people to reevaluate their lives, priorities, goals, and personal relationships. It can also inspire people to leave an unhappy marriage. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, January is one of the busiest times for family law attorneys, with divorce filings spiking during…
Even a comparatively smooth divorce process is complex, time-consuming, stressful, and emotionally loaded. Unfortunately, some big mistakes can make it even more difficult. Knowledge is power, and you can help yourself immensely by becoming familiar with potential pitfalls. Here are the ten most common divorce mistakes and how to avoid them. Allowing emotions to…
Although a custody battle can be one of the most complicated, hotly contested, and emotional aspects of a divorce, in the end, even in high-conflict situations, most custody agreements proceed without incident. But there are times when the nightmare scenario occurs- an angry, disgruntled, or unstable parent runs away with the child or hides…
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