Depending on the circumstances, a paternity test could establish the father’s rights and/or the mother’s rights, as well as the rights of the child. There are several ways to establish paternity. One is that a married couple has a child; both biological parents are immediately considered the legal parents. If a couple marries after having a child, then paternity is…
All manner of issues contribute to the stress of a divorce. Many of these issues are financial. Alimony is one such matter. If you have any questions about your case, please do not hesitate to contact the Hopper Law Office. In the meantime, here are some common questions to which we provide the answer. What is alimony? Alimony is another…
There are many questions swirling around a divorce, and plenty of them are based on who gets what in a divorce. As with any legal issue, this can get complicated, even frustrating. It is important to understand though. Not only are assets and debts up in the air, but so is your future. Here is an overview to answer some…
When it comes to filing for a divorce, the process may be a complicating one, regardless if you and your spouse are having a peaceful separation or not. However, when it comes to getting what you want in a divorce settlement, it is very common that spouses will agree to use the route of mediation in order to reach a…
Domestic violence is defined as being some form of abuse or physically violent act another person who is a part of the family, or whom you are currently in a relationship with. For example, most cases that the public discusses involve wives who are beaten by their husbands, or children who are abused by either parents, but husbands can also…
When children’s parents are going through a divorce, it is safe to assume that they will have a difficult time processing what is taking place. Whether they are experiencing denial of some sort or they are blame shifting the split onto their own little shoulders, children can often carry much of the pressure of the split in themselves. It is…
A heart breaking case has been ongoing for a number of years over the rights of custody for a now three year old baby girl, who has one percent of Cherokee blood running through her veins. Sadly, the mother discovered she was pregnant with her current fiancé, and once he received this news he decided he wanted nothing to do…
Being safe on Independence Day is something very important for you and your family to consider during this holiday. Whether you are a single parent or you are sharing custody with your ex, or maybe you and your family are still together, the importance of safety during the holidays is something that all families need to keep on the forefront…
While a divorce is far from ideal for the spouses, as there will be the stress of property division, new living arrangements, custody, support, and a complete life change; as parents we tend to forget the biggest concern we ought to have when we divorce our spouse—the children. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle bustle…
If you are going through a divorce, there are a few things that you will want to ask yourself before you decide whether or not keeping the house is the best route for you to go. While it may hold much sentimental value to your life, your children, and friendships, it may or may not be best of you to…