Eight Key Differences Between Custody and Adoption
Custody does not terminate the parental rights of the parents. In adoption cases the parents rights have been legally terminated. Custody is never permanent. […]
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Twelve Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Fighting for Custody
1. What would my child want me to do? Don’t assume you know the answer to this question. Depending on your child’s age and […]
Six Thoughtful Quotes to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Nothing is really lost until your mother can’t find it. — Unknown God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers. — Rudyard […]
20 Pieces of Information You Should Collect Before You Approach Your Spouse About Ending Your Marriage.
This information should include originals or copies of the following: Your spouse’s social security number. Your spouse’s driver’s license number. Your most recent income […]
15 Legal Terms You Should Know
Action A court proceeding one person brings against another person. This term is used interchangeably with legal action, case, cause, suit or lawsuit. Pro se […]
20 Things You Should Do Before Filing for Divorce
1 – Stop blaming yourself for everything that went wrong. 2 – Stop blaming your spouse for everything that went wrong. 3 – Talk […]
6 Cold and Hard Realities of Divorce (and What You Should Focus on Instead)
Cold and Hard Reality: After your divorce, it will be difficult to maintain the lifestyle you had during your marriage. How can this be […]
What to Divorce When You are Divorcing: Wasting Energy
Energy is king. Most women believe that having lots of money is the key to successfully navigating a divorce. Money matters but energy is […]
What to Divorce When You are Divorcing: Unrealistic Expectations
Maintaining a positive attitude is one thing. Harboring unrealistic expectations about some of the challenges you may face in the process of moving on […]
What to Divorce When You are Divorcing: Impatience
Moving on after your marriage ends will take time. And the longer you were married, the longer it could take. That means it could […]