The school year just ended, and your kids are home all day. You have some exciting plans for the summer, including summer camps, day trips, and a big vacation. Your kids are ecstatic and can’t wait for all the fun.
You share your summer schedule with your ex-spouse, and you find out they have similar plans that interfere with your ideas.
Parental alienation is a problematic consequence of divorce. Although it's illegal and doesn't always happen, some parents will alienate their ex by "brainwashing" their child.
Have you heard that your ex-spouse talks bad about you? Are you concerned they are telling your child(ren) horrible things about your relationship? Do you feel your relationship with your child is slipping away?
In 51% of custody cases, the courts and parents select the mother to have custody. And while this is the majority of cases, 49% of fathers win custody.
Over time, people change and go their separate ways. However, change and separation are much more complex once you're married and often lead to divorce and frustration.
Narcissism is one of 10 personality disorders, and up to 5% of Americans suffer from it. Most people think narcissism is when someone loves himself more than another person, and they’re not entirely wrong, but there is a bigger picture to paint.
Vacations are an excellent way to get away from the monotonous days of life. Whether you're lounging on the beach or hiking through the mountains, people love escaping to new and beautiful places to rest and recharge. But as one parent with joint legal custody, family law might dictate your vacation times, making it look a little different than expected.
There comes a time in some marriages when divorce seems like the only viable option left. If and when you decide to file for divorce, you must follow the proper steps. Failure to abide by the court can result in you needing to restart the entire process.
In 2019, unmarried mothers gave birth to 40% of all children. This number hasn't changed too much over the last two decades, but it has doubled since 1980. Since we can expect this number to increase over time slowly, we must understand child custody laws. If you are an unmarried mother and need legal support and representation, Hickey and Hull Law Partners can help.
