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When the end has come for your marriage

Sometimes it just becomes obvious that your marriage is over. My wife and I don't talk any more, especially since the kids have left home. They were all that was really holding our marriage together. We know that we'd be happier apart, so we are looking for a lawyer that can help us have an reasonable breakup and both go and pursue our happiness outside this relationship. I know so many of my friends are in a similar situation, so I thought it would be useful to start a site for those in the same boat: looking to have a peaceful divorce.

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How a Family Lawyer Can Help With Step-Parent Adoption

Posted on December 18, 2023

Step-parent adoption can be a life-changing decision for both the step-parent and the child involved. It allows for legal recognition and solidifies the bond between the step-parent and the child. However, navigating the legal complexities of step-parent adoption can be overwhelming without the guidance and expertise of a knowledgeable family lawyer. In this article, we will explore how a family lawyer can assist you with the process of step-parent adoption, ensuring a smooth and successful outcome. [Read More]

Parental Alienation: Legal Strategies and Support in Family Law

Posted on June 27, 2023

This blog post takes a look at the unfortunate phenomenon known as parental alienation and discusses the legal strategies and support available within the realm of family law. Parental alienation occurs when a parent undermines or manipulates the relationship between a child and the other parent, often resulting in hostility towards, or the rejection of, the alienated parent. It is a distressing situation that can have long-lasting effects on both the child and the targeted parent. [Read More]

Common Divorce Pitfalls (And What To Do About Them)

Posted on June 24, 2022

Going through a divorce can be tough, frustrating, time-consuming, and costly. In addition, it's easy to make costly mistakes during a divorce because you'll often be faced with many decisions. From the lifestyle shifts to finances and changing family or social dynamics, there's usually a lot to think about when going through a divorce. Therefore, your decisions on all these can make the difference between a stress-free divorce and an expensive, overwhelming, and painful one. [Read More]

How Does a Family Law Court View a Sudden Inheritance?

Posted on December 10, 2021

When a de facto relationship or a marriage ends in separation, this will often result in a protracted period of uncertainty. Both parties will have to assess the situation and decide what to do, and it's far from unusual for disagreements to arise. Many of these arguments involve finances, of course, and the matter may need to go in front of a court to decide who gets what. However, the situation may become even more unclear if one of the parties receives a sudden inheritance; so, how will the court view this when dividing those assets? [Read More]