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Regardless of the fact that the family court now uses the "child's best interest" doctrine to determine and award child custody, there still remains a gender bias leaning more toward mothers. And, although we have come a long way, fathers are still somewhat the...
Contrary to common belief, child support does not necessarily end when a child turns 18. In fact, child support doesn't end until a family court judge says so. This court order can be made once a child turns 18, graduates high school, gets married or is emancipated....
The life of a military couple is not an easy one. Unfortunately, the difficulties these couples face extend well into the area of divorce. Military couples face unique issues with the dissolution of their marriage, some of the most complex being the issues of property...
Every child in America looks forward to the three months off school they receive during summer vacation. For more than 90 days, families struggle to manage their child's new schedule and the many summer activities that this break brings. For divorced families, this...
For most men, finding out you're about to be a father is a life-changing and emotional experience. Just as the expectant mother plays a significant role in the child's life before birth, a father can as well. It is important for soon-to-be fathers to recognize and...
One of the most commonly argued aspects of divorce is child support. Even if child custody is clear-cut, child support and who pays what is often revisited time and time again throughout a child's minor years. In fact, as times change and more and more technology is...
If you are a divorcing parent, you know that your child custody agreement is one of the most important matters that must be settled. If you and your child's other parent have agreed that you want joint custody, then one of the next steps is to draw up a practical plan...
The desire to have and raise children is a fundamental human instinct that is shared by gay and heterosexual parents alike. While it may seem self-evident that gay parents are equally capable of providing a happy home for their children as heterosexual parents, it's...
It does not take a government survey or news report to let you know that the prices of seemingly everything are going ever upward. Perhaps no one is more aware of this fact than single parents. Those who are raising children on their own often live on very tight...
If you are a father who is facing the prospect of divorce, you may be worried that you will not receive fair treatment in regard to having access to your children. This is a very common fear and many fathers believe that the courts make decisions that are unfairly...