A custody dispute could arise at any time. They are seasonless. They have no understanding of the economy. Whatever the circumstance, they always seem to arise. Parents are always at odds with their children. Since the beginning of divorce, they have been doing it. Since the beginning, they have been doing it. As parents compete for positions, custody disputes will always arise. With children, they vie for a place. There is more flexibility in the summer. Avoid custody issues before … Read More →

What exactly does it mean? The court already recognizes the parent-child relationship predating the divorce process. The court won’t see any need to change the parent’s typical family circumstances. Something unusual may have happened during a visitation. It causes the court to mandate the presence of a supervisor during visitation. It could be a parent developing a drug addiction. The court is concerned about unsupervised moments with the child. The parent may take the child. Putting the child at risk. … Read More →

You are the subject of a divorce default judgment. How will you proceed? What should you do in this situation? Various factors can result in a default. It’s possible that you received the papers. You give them a look. You believed there was nothing to argue about. You were given a default judgment because you decided to do nothing. The likelihood is that there won’t be much to argue over in that situation. You would have acted if there was. … Read More →

When launching a custody dispute, is there a custody arrangement you should be on the lookout for? What would constitute a successful scenario? People tend to rely on what they are told. Primary custody may belong to one parent. Weekends are alternated with the other parent. One night every seven days. Typically, Friday nights and Sunday nights are the alternate weekends. The other parent gets 22 overnights each month compared to 8 for the primary parent. Is that fair? You … Read More →

Is Mediation Better Than a Court  Setting for Determining Custody? Mediation is a non-court environment. It does not adhere to the formalities of a courtroom. What you have are two rooms for each of the parties. You will witness some form of shuttle diplomacy to get two parties to reach a consensus. Mediation has the advantage of keeping the lines of communication open. It is most often child-centered in its approach. Complicated cases where parties are drawing lines may not … Read More →

Choosing Between A Private vs. Court-Ordered Custody Agreement Which is preferable: obtaining a court order or a private custody agreement? Private agreements imply that the court may not always be engaged. This indicates that you’re making an effort to avoid the court. It is admirable when parties are making an effort to reach an understanding over who should have custody. You always have the option of choosing between a private custody agreement vs a court order. Click here to watch … Read More →

You want the amount of alimony to increase. In the majority of judgments, the court specifies that the alimony is to be paid in the amount of X until further order. The order is frequently left open by the court. There is always the option to revert and claim that the situation has changed. An increase of alimony is permitted due to the person’s compelling change in circumstances. To determine the extent of the change, the court holds a hearing. … Read More →

Alimony is subject to situational considerations. One instance is an ex-spouse who is incarcerated. Is alimony an option? Who is paying maintenance? Your ex-spouse has no income while incarcerated. The short response is no. There is no income, so you are not receiving alimony. That is the brief response. Can I receive alimony if my ex is in jail? Click here to watch the video on Can I Receive Alimony if My Ex is in Jail #ChooseGoldmanLaw In some circumstances, … Read More →

When to Request Parental Rights Reinstatement After Improved Circumstances How long should a person wait before having their rights restored after being taken away? After a divorce, the court may have ordered that parenting time be supervised. How long until it is lifted can you have supervised parenting time? Keep in mind that the court might not agree with your notion of a timetable. A timetable can also mean something different to you and your lawyer. So, when to request … Read More →

Most individuals struggle to understand this. Your partner is always acting like the victim. It’s even in play. It’s really difficult to determine. Your Attorney. The court won’t see it as clearly as you do. But, they will. You’ve been together for so long. You can recognize the warning signs. The issue with that is that in the short term, your spouse could be able to influence the court. They may be able to persuade the judge. Convince the court … Read More →