By Evan Kirshenbaum | Published February 21, 2023 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: 50/50 custody, divorce, shared custody | Comments Off on How to Make a Compelling Case for Shared Custody
For parents contemplating divorce, one of the most important issues to resolve is child custody — particularly physical custody over where children will live. In states like Rhode Island, where courts tend to prefer awarding one parent primary custody, obtaining a true shared arrangement requires planning and a strong understanding of state law. Child custody Read More
Read MoreThere is a lot of online advice for people who are going through a divorce or other legal issue about what they should and should not post on their social media accounts. There is also a great misconception about what “social media” means and some people assume that it only refers to platforms like Facebook, Read More
Read MoreThere is no denying that parents getting a divorce is difficult for any child to go through. Some people are under the misconception that divorce is the most difficult for younger children, but the truth is that children of all ages can have a difficult time adjusting to this major change in their lives. Research Read More
Read MoreThere are many considerations that weigh into the decision of pursuing a divorce, with one of the most important being how it will affect the children involved. There’s no debating that children will be affected, but when considering teens, the impact can be quite significant. Why are teens impacted so dramatically by divorce? It’s possible Read More
Read MoreDuring a divorce, there are so many details that need addressing that relate to the ins and outs of dissolving a marriage. Unless you would still like to leave your life savings to your ex, this is also a good time to revisit any estate planning that you’ve put in place. Oftentimes, beneficiaries are chosen Read More
Read MoreThe holidays are over, and with the quiet solitude of winter, reality sets in. Perhaps the bills from an especially generous holiday season are causing arguments, or the inability to be outside as often has caused irritability. In some cases, the reality that you just really aren’t as compatible with your spouse as you once Read More
Read MoreThere comes a time when divorce becomes more common to your thinking than staying together. For additional thoughts on how to know if divorce is the right option for you, read my blog on the Five Signs That it’s Time to Contact a Divorce Attorney. If you’ve come to terms with the fact that divorce Read More
Read MoreCongratulations! Your child has been accepted to college. Whether your student will live on campus or commute, you are both about to embark on a new chapter of your lives together. The transition from teenager to independent adult can be very difficult for everyone. Add in a shared custody arrangement and this time can quickly Read More
Read MoreYou’ve made the decision to sell your home. Now what? There are so many steps to consider including those involving the actual sale of your home. Divorce is a time filled with many decisions, which can be overwhelming. Finding an agent to assist with these details is a great idea, as doing so will take Read More
Read MoreYou painted your kitchen, built a patio and filed your own taxes. In the age of do-it-yourself services, it’s tempting to feel like filing your own divorce papers should be considered. Following are the top reasons why you should think again: Emotions. It seems pretty straightforward, right? You’re both in agreement that divorce is the Read More
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