A psychologist by the name of Ira Turkat first coined the term "Malicious Parent Syndrome" in describing patterns of abnormal parental behavior that occurs during divorces.While Malicious Parent Syndrome has never been formally recognized as a form of mental disorder,...
Protection and Understanding Legal Guidance
Year: 2016
Know what you should and shouldn’t do in a divorce
Going through a divorce is difficult. The emotional reactions of the situation can lead you to act in manners that aren't normal for you. If you are in the midst of a divorce, remember these points so that you can help to protect your interests.First, be careful what...
Think carefully about property division possibilities
Having to part with the possessions you worked hard to get can be difficult, but doing so is a reality in divorces. You have to make sure that you have a clear head when it comes time to divide property because letting your emotional attachment to the items rule can...
Your credit might suffer after you get a divorce
Getting divorced can impact every aspect of your life. There is one area that it can impact that you might not be able to fully control -- your credit score. This is because when you get a divorce, you and your ex have to divide the property that you have amassed....
Know your options for resolving child custody issues
Seeing your child is important because this is the only way that you can build a relationship with the child. For parents who are divorced or no longer in a relationship, the child custody order guides them on who gets to spend time with the child when. It is...
Child custody orders must be followed in most cases
Parents who are dealing with child custody issues know that it is often difficult to force a child to go spend time with the other parent when the child doesn't want to go. This unwillingness can be because of a host of reasons, but one thing is certain -- the parent...
Keep up with changing divorce laws and procedures
In our previous blog post, we discussed how it might soon be possible to get an uncontested divorce even if you have children. This is a development that many people were looking forward to; however, it isn't going to apply to all divorces. Instead, there are certain...
Uncontested divorce with children might be possible
Divorcing with children is something that isn't easy. You have to think about your children, as well as of yourself. In the eyes of the law, divorces with children have usually been considered contested so that the issues related to the children could be addressed....
Always put your child first in custody matters
All decisions that have to be made in a child custody case are important. These decisions will impact your children's lives from now until the day they become adults. This is the reason why every decision you make must be carefully considered. We can help you to...
Check for holiday schedules well in advance of the holidays
The holidays are times of the year that children usually look forward to. For children who have divorced or separated parents, the holidays can be an especially stressful time. These parents can take steps to ensure that their child doesn't have to suffer through a...