On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 18, 2020 | Family Law
Divorce comes with unique complications and nuances for all parties involved. How does dissolving a marriage affect financial aid when shared children apply for college? U.S. News & World Report explores the question to offer tips and insights. Parents and...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 16, 2020 | Family Law
You may have gone into your marriage without a full picture of the legal aspect of the union. Please try to approach your divorce with a higher level of preparation. You do not have to be a master of family law to get a good divorce agreement. However, it is probably...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 14, 2020 | Family Law
When unmarried parents have a child together, they must establish legal paternity so the father can exercise his right to take part in the child’s life and build a relationship. Doing so also creates the responsibility to provide financial support. These are the...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 7, 2020 | Family Law
Divorce often forces children to go from living in a traditional family household to a single parent situation. As you go through divorce, there is no doubt you want what is best for your children. In a litigated divorce, the judge determines whether sole custody or...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Sep 15, 2020 | Family Law
Divorcing spouses must navigate a great many decisions that may impact their financial futures quite significantly. While figuring out if or how they may split retirement accounts, keep or sell their family home or share other marital assets or debts, spouses must...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 30, 2020 | Family Law
In some divorce cases, the court may order a psychological evaluation for your family. Most often, this occurs when there is a lot of disagreement on child custody matters. The American Psychological Association explains the process helps the court gather information...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 14, 2020 | Family Law
Parental alienation is incredibly harmful to children and can have lasting effects. It involves one parent trying to end the relationship between the child and his or her other parent or otherwise making attempts to ruin the relationship. Real Simple explains that...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Aug 10, 2020 | Family Law
During the relationship, it may make perfect sense for one spouse to make sacrifices so the other can have a more successful career. Often, one field is more lucrative, or the money saved on child care offsets the need for a second income. The spouse who earns more...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 31, 2020 | Family Law
Both men and women can suffer domestic violence in their relationships, but the overwhelming majority of victims are women and children. When outsiders review or hear of these cases, they often put the burden on the victims to end the relationship and leave. However,...
On behalf of Petersen Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 23, 2020 | Family Law
There is a lot of controversy around paternity testing because of the effect it might have on the lives of children. In fact, reports have shown that some doctors might not disclose paternity discrepancies discovered during medical treatment unless they need to. When...
