When you have a child, you’re legally obligated to contribute to the support and welfare of that child, even if you’re not a custodial parent. When a noncustodial parent refuses to pay their child support obligations, the custodial parent can file an action to force payment—and if the other parent... View Article
Tax season is rapidly approaching. If you’re newly divorced with minor children, or have recently adjusted your custody agreement, you might be wondering how to handle the dependent exemption on your taxes. Which parent gets to claim them? Generally, only one person gets to claim the children as dependents, even... View Article
Few people anticipate ever needing a divorce, and this challenging situation becomes even more difficult when there are minor children involved. One of the most common questions our law firm is asked is how long a custody battle typically lasts. The answer, of course, is that it varies depending on... View Article
When two divorced parents live far away from each other, holidays and custody agreements are naturally a bit more difficult to work out. This is especially true if the move just happened and the parents need to renegotiate their parenting schedule. Depending on the current visitation schedule, one parent might... View Article
Navigating the holidays as a divorced parent of minor children can be stressful and difficult. Depending on how each side of the family wants to celebrate the holidays, there can be major issues to resolve before either parent gets to watch their child open gifts or sit on Santa’s lap.... View Article
