The holidays are here, and with the season, a certain amount of family stress is expected. However, if you have a child and are recently separated or divorced from your child’s other parent, understanding and helping the stress your child
Family Focus
The Family Focus blog, published by Dickinson Wright, covers a range of topics related to family law. It addresses issues such as child support calculations, custody disputes, and the legal implications of private school tuition on support obligations. The blog also explores complex family dynamics including cases involving narcissistic abuse, same-sex parenting rights, and the recognition of de facto parents. It provides insights into the application of state-specific laws, particularly Tennessee family law, and discusses procedural and substantive aspects of family law litigation. The content is aimed at helping individuals understand their rights and obligations in family law matters, with practical guidance on navigating legal challenges related to divorce, child custody, and support.
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Selling The Family Home During Divorce: Questions to Ask If The Decision Is Right For You
Excerpt from Divorce in Arizona by Marlene Pontrelli and Robert Schwartz
One of the first issues that often arises during a divorce is what to do with the family home. Selling your home is a big decision. To help you…
The Perfect Divorce: Lessons Learned from Bill and Melinda Gates
The announcement by Bill and Melinda Gates that they were ending their 27 year marriage shocked many. However, what was even more shocking was how amicable it appeared. We hear horror stories about how contentious, emotional, and difficult divorces can…
What Part of Our Property Does My Spouse Have an Interest In?
By Stuart Scott
A frequently asked question in family law has to do with how much of an interest, if any, each spouse has in the couple’s assets and liabilities. The way it’s usually asked is something along the lines of: “I have…
SHOULD I BECOME LEGALLY SEPARATED INSTEAD OF DIVORCED?
By Stuart Scott
The difference between legal separation and divorce is a commonly asked question. Each State may address legal separation differently. In Tennessee, there are important differences between legal separation and divorce to know before making a decision.
First, legal separation is…
What Documents Should You Gather In A Divorce? A Checklist To Help Guide You.
One of the most frustrating parts of a divorce for participants, whether you are representing yourself or you have a lawyer, is the volume of documents that must be exchanged. In Arizona, under the Rules of Family Law Procedure, each…
An Open Letter to Family Law Clients
By Dana Levy
Open Letter to Client
Thank you for entrusting me with your family law matter. Going through a divorce or any family law case can be very stressful and you are probably unsure of what to expect from your attorney. I…
5 Tips for Keeping Gifts and Inheritances Received During the Marriage as Separate Property
The presents are unwrapped, and gifts exchanged. But that gift with your name on it, or that new vehicle in the driveway with a big bow on top, is it really yours? Or, in the event of a divorce or…
A 12 Step Checklist of Post-Divorce Considerations
Your divorce has just been finalized. Now what? Depending on the assets divided, there may be a number of steps that you have to take to implement the terms of your divorce. While your attorney likely provided some guidance upon…
DIVORCE TIME TRAPS: CAN I LOSE THE RIGHTS THE JUDGE GAVE ME IN MY DIVORCE?
By Stuart Scott
Many people assume once they are divorced and a Judge has entered an Order that the terms of that Order are binding and never end. Under certain circumstances, this is not true. There are several situations where a judge may…