Each state has slightly different child custody laws, which often makes it difficult for people to know exactly how their case will end. There is also a great deal of myth surrounding child custody cases. That is why it is invaluable to hire a divorce attorney who practices all types of family law. At Elliot […]
Family Law
Friend’s Divorce May Increase
Pew Research Center reports a new study found that divorce could be contagious. After analyzing marriage data from more than 30 years, researchers found that people are about 75 percent more likely to divorce after a friend or family member divorces. Although that number is surprisingly high, many people can appreciate the concept behind that […]
2 Steps NOT To Take
Everyone’s divorce is a little bit different. Marriages end for different reasons, at different times in the couple’s lives, and oftentimes, those involved must divide different kinds of assets. That said, there are some steps to avoid taking before calling a divorce attorney. These common mistakes will make it more difficult to protect your interests […]
Hiring A Divorce Attorney
Divorce is studied continuously to determine if there is a way to predict or prevent it from happening. USA Today reports that new research links the probability of divorce with a spouse’s number of siblings. The study bases its research on 57,061 people. The research determined that the likelihood of divorce decreases by 2 percent […]
Obama Addresses The Nation
Just before the government shutdown, President Obama took a moment to release a proclamation concerning National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. His statements, which can be found on the White House website, begin by referencing the Violence Against Women Act, which was passed nearly 20 years ago. The act greatly enhanced our nation’s response to domestic […]
Financial Disagreement a Predictor of Divorce
Arguments over money have long been known as top causes of divorce. If a married couple starts to argue about the household budget, its friends and family start to get worried. A Kansas State University study took a closer look at how financial problems and divorce are linked and drew an unexpected conclusion. According to […]
