DURHAM FAMILY LAW BLOG
DURHAM FAMILY LAW BLOG
Estate planning documents everyone should have
When most people think about their financial future, they tend to focus on paying down bills, retirement accounts or saving for their child's education. However, planning for their family's future after they are gone is usually an afterthought.A 2019 Caring.com survey...
False allegations of domestic violence hurt caring fathers
Domestic violence is a real problem that affects countless families. Whenever someone makes a false report of abuse, it undermines the issue for people who are truly affected, as well as harms those who are falsely accused. Feelings of betrayal, hurt and injustice...
Mediation vs. collaborative divorce: Which option is best?
To begin this comparison, you’ll first need to know the descriptions of mediation and a collaborative divorce.Mediation is often a cooperative method that couples choose who believe they can resolve their differences with the help of only one other individual, a...
3 tips for co-parenting through the holidays
The holiday season is a time for gathering with family and celebrating the important things in life. While it may seem like it should be a relaxing, fun-filled occasion, any parent knows it can also be quite stressful. This is especially true in the wake of a...
Change your children’s custody plan when they outgrow its terms
You want what's best for your children, but what they need will likely change over time. Just because the courts ratified an agreement for custody doesn't mean your kids won't grow out of it.Sharing responsibility with your former partner can be an essential part of...
Can my military status hurt my chances for child custody?
One of the biggest concerns for military parents going through divorce is child custody. A career in the military is inherently unpredictable, and service members may be reassigned to a new location at a moment's notice. In a child custody case, this lack of stability...
What to know about the collaborative divorce process
The desired result of a collaborative divorce is to resolve disputes; troubleshoot and problems solve issues that will result in the settling of a divorce. The reasoning behind choosing a collaborative divorce is that this process allows couples to resolve their...
Five self-care tips when dealing with divorce
When you entered into your marriage, you more than likely had not thought about divorce. Unfortunately, relationships and marriages don’t always work out. Divorce can leave you struggling to navigate various emotions, including grief, anger, sadness and...
Three tips to help your kids through the divorce
Regardless of whether a divorce ends up in court or a collaborative negotiation, it is still stressful. After divorce, spouses have to adjust to a new life. However, it is critical to remember that children experience this stress as well and that divorce is no...
Are blended families resolving family law issues before marriage?
When a couple's divorce is finalized, as are their property division and child support agreements, they may think it is the end of the family law issues that must be resolved. For many it might be. But those Durham parents who get married again have a number of issues...
