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Share When there is an issue of paternity, there are also questions that need to be answered in order to protect the rights of all concerned. Being a father comes with rights and obligations. Once paternity is established, the father has a right to see his child and become involved in his child’s life. Even [...]
Share Adopting a child is a happy occasion. It is also a legal process that can have frustrating delays and obstacles. When a child’s biological parent is absent from the child’s life or unable to care for the child, many times a stepparent or grandparent takes them in. In addition to giving the child the [...]
Share A father does not always have parental rights, especially if he is not married to the child’s mother. The law can be complicated on this matter. A man living with a woman with whom he has a child may be in for a surprise if the couple separates. He might find out that he [...]
Share Are you and your spouse involved in a family conflict? Do you need help on what to do and what not to do? The following may help you resolve your issues. Do be aware: · of the legal actions available to you – divorce, legal separation, annulment · that you both cannot or should [...]
Share Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal behavior by children or adolescents. It means trouble with the law. It can be the result of making a mistake in judgment. Most minors are charged with a delinquent act, not a crime. However, this can still have a bad effect on the child’s future. In some cases, children [...]
Share Parental alienation syndrome happens when your former spouse makes an effort to bad-mouth you to your children. He or she attempts to give your child a negative image of you to the extent that your child no longer wants to be with you. Warning signs that your ex-spouse is trying to alienate your children [...]
Share I have had clients ask me what a POD is. It is an account that you can set up in your bank or with your financial broker that allows you to name a beneficiary to receive all the money in that account directly when you die. Your beneficiary does not have to be an [...]
Share Melissa Gilbert has filed for divorce from her husband of 16 years, Bruce Boxleitner. Gilbert said, “We have loved each other for a very long time and we share four incredible sons together.” She cited irreconcilable differences, is asking for joint custody of their 15-year old son, Michael and is not requesting spousal support. [...]
Share I have been asked the difference between open and closed adoption? An open adoption is when the adoptive and birth parents know each other. They stay in touch after the adoption has taken place. A closed adoption is completely the opposite. The parents do not know each other and have no contact after [...]
