While many couples don’t even think about signing a prenuptial agreement, this type of document is recommended for couples that marry during their later years. When you decide to get married after the age of forty, you are likely to be bringing certain things into your marriage that a younger person may not. You could have already been married, have…
There are times when establishing paternity is a struggle. In these cases, either parent can petition the court to have a DNA test conducted in order to confirm or deny paternity. This is done by filing a petition, or a paternity action, that can be approved by a judge. In many cases, the mother of a child will file such…
Does it seem that most courts are apt to give child custody to mothers over fathers? While this has been true in the past, the paradigm is slowly shifting due to fathers’ rights. Over the past few decades, most courts have been prone to awarding custody of children five and under to mothers. However, this has changed recently as more…
Did you know that as a grandparent, you can ask for visitation rights? Depending on what state you reside in and your relationship with the child, it is possible to petition the court to demand visitation. Although all states have laws regarding grandparent visitation, some make it harder than others to qualify. These laws can also extend to other influential…
Are you contemplating divorce? If you are like most people in this situation, you may still be uncertain as to whether you actually do want to separate from your partner or not. It is not uncommon to go through a period of ambivalence. However, you can take control by creating lists. Experts say that creating lists regarding your feelings towards…
Are you in the process of divorce? Have you been fighting recently with your spouse? If so, you need to be careful to avoid something called parental alienation. Sure, every divorce is bound to bring some unsettling emotions to the surface towards your partner. But, when you take these emotions and use them to create a rift between your child…
The process of absolute divorce is actually quite simple. You and/or your spouse can file a petition of divorce with the clerk of your local court. After waiting the amount of time specified by your state’s laws, you and your Raleigh family lawyer can appear in court and obtain a divorce order from a judge. Once the order is signed,…
A paternity test can be ordered by either party in a relationship, but it is often used by women to obtain child support while raising their children. In every state, welfare offices can also petition to have the paternity of a child established in order to force an individual to contribute financially. This is often done in cases where the…
Are you considering divorce but don’t want to spend money on legal counsel? While you could attempt to navigate the tricky legal waters of divorce, you may wind up with a divorce settlement that you are not happy with. In fact, in the end, you could lose more money without a divorce attorney than you would with hiring one. Additionally,…
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a way of resolving legal disputes outside of the court system. Many courts often require some form of alternative dispute resolution before cases can be heard, particularly in matters of family law. This is because many disputes can be resolved more effectively and inexpensively through alternative dispute resolution. The four generally accepted categories of ADR…