What makes a father a father? Being married to the mother at the time the child is born is enough to confer presumptive paternity on a potential father -- one that he has to dispute in court if he disagrees. When parents are unmarried, only the mother has any legal...
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Month: March 2017
Protect yourself from domestic violence
As you know, families face a variety of challenges. For example, violence and neglect can change a person's life forever. Along with this, it can also have an impact on anyone who witnesses this behavior (such as children). Have you found yourself in a contentious...
Why are more Baby Boomers divorcing?
If you are looking at the current status of your marriage and considering the possibility of divorce, it might surprise you that you are not the only person over the age of 50 facing similar struggles. A recent article cited information gathered from the National...
Things to know about sole custody
When it comes to matters of child custody, it's safe to assume that you will have a few questions on your mind. Furthermore, you may be concerned about the court making a decision you don't agree with. At some point, sooner rather than later, you'll want to learn more...
Taking a step to protect yourself from domestic violence
Domestic violence can be a frightening situation for the victim, who often feels completely isolated and trapped. In fact, a common part of domestic abuse involves someone isolating another person from friends and family, effectively cutting off obvious escape routes...
Some actions can cost you custody of your children
Child custody is something that many parents hold near and dear to their hearts. The thought of losing the right to see their children and build a relationship with them is disheartening. For this reason, anyone who has a child custody order should understand some of...