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What Happens to Child Support When Parents Share Residential Time with the Kids?

Most people are familiar with the stereotypical “divorced dad schedule” for kids of divorce: every other weekend, and every Wednesday night for a couple hours. Times have changed. Nowadays, dads are often the primary parent. Even when they’re not the primary parent, dads are frequently receiving more time with their…

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Four Things to Consider When Writing a Family Law Declaration

Last week this blog discussed declarations. That post provided an overview of what a declaration is and how it might be used. This week we will get into some of the specifics. Here are four things to consider when drafting a declaration: Know the Purpose: When you are providing an…

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Things to Consider when Serving a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Other Family Law Pleading

The first pleading in a family law case usually has to be served upon (not just mailed) the other party. In general, this means that the other party will need hand delivered the initial documents by someone of suitable age and discretion (This person cannot be a party to the…

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New Year, New Family Law Issue

Happy New Year! We hope that 2014 brings you happiness and joy. January is often a busy time for family law attorneys. Clients come into our office for all sorts of reasons. Some people come into our office having just suffered through a stressful, contentious holiday season, intent on making…

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3 Ways to Make Your Parenting Plan More Age Appropriate

As any parent knows, kids change over time. They grow bigger, stronger, more independent, and busier. As they change, it is often necessary for the parenting plan that schedules their residential time to change with them. Last week, this blog discussed flexibility within parenting plans, or within the families following…

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Flexibility in Parenting Plans

When it comes to parenting plans, some clients prefer a plan that spells out where the child will be during every minute of every day. Some of these families go on to live that plan down to the minute. Other families hope for a more flexible plan. They might want…

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When is it Time to Speak to a Family Law Attorney?

Many people wonder when is the right time to consult with an attorney about their family law case. Often, the difficulty in making this decision results in people waiting too long to confer with an attorney. Having a client come into our office long after pleadings have been filed, arguments…

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Four Things to Bring with You When You Meet with Your Family Law Attorney

People contemplating taking legal action to resolve a dispute involving their family are often nervous, emotional and stressed. This can be especially true when they go to meet with a family law attorney for the first time. Although it can be a challenge, we suggest you keep your focus. Remember…

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