Every divorce or custody case will end one of two ways: (1) the parties decide the outcome through a settlement or (2) the judge decides the outcome through a trial. Because these outcomes can take more than a year, if
Superior Court Closes the Door on In Loco Parentis
One of the paths by which non-parents can acquire custody rights to a child bears the Latin appellation “in loco parentis.” The doctrine precedes statutes defining legal parenting rights, but we live in an age when the role of parenting
Can a North Carolina Judge Approve an International Relocation Without Determining Safety?
International relocations can be overwhelmingly difficult to process, and if you are the parent who stays behind, one fear may outweigh everything else: can a judge let a child move to another country without explaining why the decision is safe?
Child’s School-Age Transition Justifies Modified Parenting Schedule in Clarksville, Tennessee: Bagwell v. Bagwell
Facts: Mother and Father divorced in 2022. Their agreed parenting plan provided for equal parenting time, shared decision-making, a split-week schedule, alternating weekends, and alternating holidays. If they lived in different school zones, they were to select Child’s school together
Protecting a Kid Can be a Crime
On May 19, we wrote about an emerging trend to find parents civilly and criminally liable for the criminal or tortious conduct of their children. Teen Management & The Summer of ‘26 | Pennsylvania Divorce and Domestic Relations Blog
Is an Inheritance Divided in a South Carolina Divorce?
A parent leaves you money, a family member leaves you a house, or you receive an investment account that has been in your family for decades. Then your marriage ends. Is an inheritance divided in a South Carolina divorce? Usually,
What Happens When a Spouse Wastes Marital Assets Before Divorce in South Carolina?
If you discover an unusual transfer, a valuable item sold for far less than expected, or a string of unexplained withdrawals, you may worry that there will be nothing left to divide in your divorce. South Carolina Family Court can
Baby’s Here! The Wisconsin New Parent Legal & Financial Checklist
From birth certificates to guardianship: the practical steps every Wisconsin family needs to take in year one.September is often associated with more birthdays than any other month of the year, meaning many families are welcoming a new baby and adjusting
Domestic Relations-Child Custody-Modification
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Father appealed the trial court’s order that modified custody to grant mother sole physical and legal custody of the parties’ children and barring father from contact. The order followed a hearing that father failed to attend.
Emergency Custody Orders in South Carolina: When Immediate Court Action May Be Available
If you believe your child is in danger with the other parent, waiting for a regular custody hearing may seem impossible. South Carolina Family Court may grant emergency temporary relief, sometimes without first notifying the other parent, when the facts