There are times when grandparents don’t get to see their grandchildren as much as they would like. This is especially common when the parents are separated or divorced. This is especially true if the other parent has full custody. A death of a parent can also put a strain on visitation with grandparents. Read More
Fathers deserve to be in their children’s lives. Even if they only get visitation on a regular basis, they deserve to spend time with their children because studies have shown that children whose fathers are involved in their lives are happier and more successful. They are also less likely to do drugs and commit crimes. Read More
With the high rate of divorce looming large, fathers' rights are a concern for many. Fathers have the right to be consulted when their child is about to be put up for adoption or to intervene if custody issues arise or in the event that their rights to visitation are not honored by the other parent. Read More
Divorce can be a chaotic and difficult process. What you need are facts, and competent legal counsel to help oversee every step of the way. Read More
Child support is generally made by non-custodial parents to custodial parents for maintenance of minor children. Due to a variety of reasons, including lack of stable employment, a man or woman might fail to pay all or some of the support. The amount of money owed for back child support is called arrears. In most cases, it is extremely difficult to gain a waiver for all or part of child support arrears but it does sometimes occur. Read More
Surrogacy can be the last shot for many people to have their own child. Even if someone else has to carry their child, it can be a blessing to finally hold the child of their dreams. Surrogacy does come with complications so parents need to have a lawyer who specializes in family law to help them through it. Read More
Many people who are unable to have babies turn to surrogacy. As wonderful as it can be to have a child (even if it has to be carried by someone else), there can be many complications throughout the whole process. For this reason, it is important to always use a lawyer who specializes in family law to represent you, the parents. Read More
Though times are changing, many fathers lose custody of their children. Courts want to keep children with their mother, even if that is not best for them. If you are a father, you need to fight for your children. You do have rights and, if you are able to care for your children better, they deserve to spend time with you. Read More
When families go through the divorce process, the non-custodial parent will be the one obligated to make financial payments that is known as child support. If you have been ordered to provide child support for one or multiple children, you may have questions about what type of penalties you may face if you do not make payments or if you fall behind on your payments. There are some serious penalties for those who do not make payments, including jail time and paying fines. Read More
Father’s rights and child custody laws can be overwhelmingly complex, especially if you’re an unmarried couple. Unmarried fathers face additional legal challenges in establishing their paternity and gaining their rights. Read More
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