With gender neutrality becoming the norm, mothers and fathers are generally accepted to be equally fit to parent. With this acceptance also comes the idea that joint physical custody should occur earlier in a child’s life if the parents are no longer living together as a couple. However, there has been a slight exception to…
Read MoreIt’s an unfortunate situation, but all too familiar: Parents unable to agree on major decisions that affect their minor children. Whether it’s the child’s primary residence, or which type of schooling is best, parents who are separated or going through the divorce process often find themselves in a contentious battle when there is not a…
Read MoreThe family law attorneys at Rodier Family Law give insight on maintaining a business when an entrepreneurial couple gets divorced. Spouses spend years building and developing a business. But, when a couple decides that their marriage is no longer viable, the business they worked so hard to develop must be divided, or the couple must…
Read MoreConsider this common scenario: a couple separates, the husband makes significantly more than his wife. The husband’s current income will allow him a more comfortable standard of living post-divorce than that of his wife. The wife will more than likely seek alimony, and if she can demonstrate a need for spousal support, the court will…
Read MoreThe divorce attorneys at Protokowicz and Rodier discuss several approaches that a divorcing couple can take to equally divide their possessions. For many divorcing couples, dividing property and belongings can be one of the most trying parts of the divorce process. At times, spouses are able to sit down together and decide who receives which…
Read MoreThe family law attorneys at Rodier Family Law explain the steps an individual should take when seeking modifications to an established child custody agreement. Child custody arrangements are one of the most debated topics during divorce. However, if a divorced couple finds that their initial arrangement is not working out, there are two primary ways…
Read MoreThe family law attorneys at Rodier Family Law explain methods for determining if a divorced couple’s child custody agreement is a good fit. While navigating through the divorce process, many questions and disputes can arise. Aside from dividing marital assets, such as the family home or rights to a business, many divorce cases also address…
Read MoreThe family law attorneys at Rodier Family Law explain the difference between a circuit court judge and a magistrate. The words judge and magistrate are often used interchangeably in legal terms, and there is a common misconception that they represent the same person. However, judges and magistrates have different roles and responsibilities within the legal…
Read MoreThe divorce attorneys at Rodier Family Law explain the most common settlement pitfalls to avoid during the divorce process. In the midst of all the despair and stress that may arise when going through a divorce, people often agree to irrational financial decisions that may have harsh consequences on their future after the divorce is…
Read MoreThe family law attorneys at Rodier Family Law explain methods for helping children of divorce during the holidays. While the holidays are a time of family fun for many, this time of year can prove to be more difficult for children whose parents have recently split or are in the process of splitting. The changes…
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