The following 7-part series written by WomenSV, a Hoover Krepelka community partner, sheds light on the effects of domestic violence. If you are a victim of domestic violence, our lawyers and legal team are here to help you protect yourself and find resources you may...
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When can you ask for a modification of your custody plan?
The courts know that there is no way for life to remain the same forever. That's why it's not unusual for them to hear cases where parents want to modify their custody plans.There are so many reasons why you might want to change your custody schedule that it's hard to...
If you need support, then you need to start negotiating
If you're getting a divorce, one thing that might be on your mind is how you're going to afford to live on your own. You've been raising your children while your spouse works, and it's been your spouse paying for your needs for several years.You plan to go back to...
Is it possible to co-parent successfully after your divorce?
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is determining what will happen with the children. Custody and visitation are some of the most complicated aspects of divorce, and parents often want to choose an arrangement that provides their child with stability and...
How can you avoid fights when exchanging custody?
You love your kids, but it's been tough seeing your ex-spouse every time you have to pick them up or drop them off. You hated that your marriage ended the way it did, but despite your best intentions, you and your ex simply don't get along.Now, you've found it...
Should you get your art appraised before divorce?
You and your spouse were avid collectors of art. You collected it from unknown artists and from people who were fairly well-known in the art world. Today, you're divorcing, but you have a problem. You have dozens of pieces that you feel are probably of little value,...
You can fight for the spousal support that you deserve
It can be frustrating when your estranged spouse tries to act like you don't deserve your fair share of your marital assets. It can be annoying to see them act like you didn't pull your own weight or that you were just relying on their income.You stayed at home to...
You should seek reasonable visitation time with your child
Visitation is often a concern during divorce, especially if one parent is not set to be the primary custodian of their children. Maybe their schedule is just too busy to have regular custody, or perhaps they are not suited to care for their children around the clock...
Do you anticipate your divorce to be full of difficulties?
When you first married, you may not have seen anything in your spouse that pointed to a troubling personality. However, as the years went on (or possibly even sooner than that), you may have come to realize that your spouse was not who you initially thought he or she...
Mother fled Italy with child, Hague Convention draws concerns
Custody cases are difficult at the best of times, but when international law is part of the case, they become even more difficult. That's what's going on in this case with an American mother and Italian child.The child was born in Italy, but the mother fled with her...