When couples are unmarried, establishing paternity often becomes a factor determining the obligations and rights of both parents, including child support. Sometimes, a mother does not want to give the father contact, sometimes a father refuses to acknowledge the child. Once it’s established, both parents have equal rights and obligations to the child. This means […]
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Divorce can happen due to many factors. Each couple has a different dynamic and has different odds when it comes to how they will manage difficult situations. However, there are issues that affect most couples that can lead to divorce. Here are the most common marital problems and causes that can lead to divorce. Common
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Narcissism. Unilateral Decisions. Inflexibility. Hostility. Disrespect. Revenge. These are all examples of terrible co-parenting strategies. Not only will these attitudes cause conflict between you and your ex, but they will inevitably also harm your children in the process. Yet many people approach their co-parenting relationships with these tendencies based on their failed marital relationships. If
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Let’s just start by acknowledging that divorce isn’t for the faint of heart. Instead, it comes steeped in difficult situations to sort through, frustrating feelings to process, and the aftermath of picking up the pieces of life can just be messy! But as you’re working to figure out how to move on after a divorce,
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Everyone uses social media. Well, maybe not everyone, but according to Statista, “In the most recently measured period [2017-2018], 77 percent of U.S. Americans had a social media profile.” Social media is often used to stay in touch with long-distance friends and relatives, share photos, find interesting information, and plenty of other very innocent things.
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Depending on how you came to the decision to divorce, you may be wondering what the process is, or how you should go about preparing for the proceedings. Your lawyer may ask you to compile certain documents, and it’s best that you comply in advance. It’s not uncommon for a spouse to take paperwork without
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You don’t have to wait till the New Year to make resolutions focused on bettering your life if you are recently divorced. Take a deep sigh of relief, the worst is over and now it’s time to move forward. As the saying goes, “The only person you can control is yourself.” Being recently divorced may
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“Words are the essential tools of the law. In the study of law, language has great importance; cases turn on the meaning that judges ascribe to words, and lawyers must use the right words to effectuate the wishes of their clients. It has been said that you will be learning a new language when you
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It’s no secret that divorce is hard on kids, but as a divorced dad, you have a huge amount of influence on how your daughter will perceive herself and future relationships. Unfortunately, research is showing that the father-daughter relationship post-divorce is often damaged, which in turn has long-term effects on her self-esteem. Her observations of
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The legal profession in Alabama has a colorful history dating back to the 1830s when it grew at exponential levels. To this day, getting into the Alabama State Bar is no walk in the park. The rigors of law school and the bar exams prepare new lawyers for even more intensive training in the interpretation
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