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Discussion of commonly presented issues when setting court-ordered child support or litigating income amounts.

Best practices for using text messages for communication and evidence purposes in custody and visitation disputes.

Advice for dealing with an responding to a restraining order served on you in a family law case.

“Dealing With Narcissistic Personalities In Family Law” Over the course of my career, family law has introduced me to some individuals that I might never have met otherwise: true narcissists. There are some people who simply are not capable of seeing the other side of issues, acting with true empathy, or acting in the best interests of their children instead of in their own best interests. These...

“What Happens When Our Visitation Schedule Gets Mixed Up?” Judges encourage parties to make agreements between themselves to alter visitation as needed. Although they caution to always put this in writing, many people do not do so. So what happens when the parties have been doing something that is somewhat or totally different from what is down on paper? First, you need to be aware that if you...

“Common Problems With Child Support Arrears” There are actually quite a few ways to end up in arrears on child support, which is never a good thing. It can be hard to climb out of the hole if they build up and the legal rate of 10% interest can make significant additions to the amount owed. Here are some of the most common problems and things to watch out for: 1. Failing to request a...

"How To Share The Holidays When You Share Custody” This is a re-post of some advice for the holidays. It may not seem like it, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. It's time to make plans NOW to avoid problems during the holidays themselves.~2017 The Holidays should be a time of peace and joy, but they can be a battleground in split-custody situations. There are some...

“What Is A Motion to Quash In A Family Law Case?” Although a motion to quash can sometimes refer to a proceeding to dismiss a case because there is already a case for the same issues in a different jurisdiction (such as the same divorce being filed in two different counties, one by each spouse), generally the term is used in reference to a motion filed to quash a subpoena. Subpoenas are used to...

“Witnesses in Custody and Visitation Hearings” Most people believe that having a lot of witnesses to come to court to say what a good parent you are is a key part of your family law hearing. While this CAN be useful in very limited circumstances, most of the time this evidence is simply disregarded by the judge, because most people can find family and friends to say that they are good parents....

“Are Medical Records Admissible In Custody and Visitation Hearings?” Although medical records relating to physical health are requested less often than mental health records, they do become in important in some custody and visitation cases, with one side accusing the other of having physical problems which affect their ability to parent. Medical records showing drug use or positive drugs tests,...