In part one of our series of back-to-school tips for divorced or separated parents, we reviewed some of the challenges related to realizing that your custody agreement might need to be modified, and dealing with communication and scheduling challenges. If you haven’t read that article, you might want to start there. Back to school really is a tough time for…
Under the best of circumstances, joint custody is difficult for parents and children. If terms aren’t amicable, one parent is resistant to court rulings, or if children are having a particularly hard time adjusting, it can be downright awful. Through it all though, it is important to maintain perspective about what’s most important — your children. You and your former…
In our last blog, we discussed ways to make the holidays go more smoothly for you when you are dealing with an ex-spouse. If you haven’t yet read it, you can here. We are going to continue in the holiday vein, but this week we’ll look at what you can do to help your children through the holiday season. We…
Whether you have engaged the services of a divorce attorney or not, there are certain guidelines that you should follow to ensure that you are well-positioned for the day your divorce comes in front of a judge. Living through the end of a relationship and coming out the other side with your sanity and your self-esteem intact is one of…
Getting a divorce is never an easy decision, and for many people, it is a traumatic experience, the consequences of which color the rest of their lives. Self Legal Group practices family law, including divorce law, and it is our goal to make this transitional period in your life as painless as possible. We know too, that for many people,…
The process of divorce is one of the most stressful situations you’re likely to encounter. Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, and there are couples out there who are able to see eye-to-eye enough to handle the legal aspects alone. However, by hiring someone experienced in family law, there are a few benefits that can be enjoyed. A skilled…