Open adoption can be a difficult and sometimes overwhelming decision. Yet it can also be what is best for the child and your family as a whole. When friends and family members talk to you about your plan to open … Continued

When parents decide to divorce, they generally think of how their decision will affect their children. Parents of older children often mistakenly assume that older children are beyond the point of needing the standard parental figures in their life and … Continued

When a couple feels compelled to divorce, the timing of other major life events can further complicate an already stressful situation. If a woman is pregnant when she realizes her marriage is about to end, this can be an incredibly … Continued

Winning the lottery often entails as much stress as it relieves. Lottery winners quickly learn they face massive tax implications for their windfalls and may wonder how their winnings affect preexisting contracts and agreements like child support and alimony. If … Continued

Child support agreements ensure a divorced couple’s children receive appropriate financial support from each parent. Generally, the parent with majority custody receives support payments from the noncustodial parent. The court has a duty to rule in the best interests of … Continued