If your life is in danger or your feel you could be attacked in your own home, a restraining order might be the right choice for you. There are a few things you should know about restraining orders before you decide to get one.Getting a restraining order is relatively...
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Year: 2017
DNA has an important place in custody disputes
DNA is an important piece of evidence in child support and child custody cases. Without evidence of a child's father, it's not possible to hold him accountable for child support. Additionally, fathers without paternity rights may struggle to get enough time with their...
Adoption is difficult, and here’s a few reasons why
You want to adopt a child into your family, but you've been struggling to do so. It's frustrating and makes you angry at the system. These children need help, and they've sat waiting for many years. Don't worry, you're not the only one feeling this way. It's difficult...
Domestic violence: Guns make violent homes deadly
Living with domestic violence is a horrible situation for anyone to be in. It can mean being financially reliant on someone who is abusive to you. It can mean fearing for your life. In Texas, there was a mass shooting in Sutherland Springs that brings up a good...
Do dependents’ rights change at age 14?
You may have heard that 14 is a cutoff age that decreases parents' rights and increases the rights of their children, their dependents.In some popular iterations, this myth essentially states that kids who are 14 years old and older are allowed to do anything they...
Toxic partners and parents make divorce difficult
Co-parenting can be difficult even if you and your ex do get along, but if you don't, it's a true nightmare. Fortunately, one benefit of both of you being adults is that you can both be reasonable. Dealing with a toxic ex isn't always enjoyable, but by trying to be...
Founder of Families Now reads list of foster children in capitol
When you think about foster care, you may not be quite sure about adopting through it. Some myths of foster care include that children are unstable or have been victims of violence. Myths suggest that all children in foster care act out or are aggressive or dangerous....
Child custody dispute results in Azarenka missing Fed Cup
When child custody disputes begin to affect your ability to work, it can be a frustrating issue. Not only that, but it costs you money and time. Take for example this news story about Victoria Azarenka, who has to miss the fourth tennis tournament this year because of...
What should you do if you want to win custody?
If you want to win child custody, there are several things you should and should not do. For example, you should always get to court on time to show the judge that you're good at keeping appointments and are taking the case seriously. You should dress professionally...
Spousal support: Will this come into play in your divorce?
There are many things to think about as your divorce moves forward. While you may be looking forward to putting this in the past, it doesn't mean you can ignore the many details that are sure to come into play.Spousal support is a sticking point in many divorces. It's...