How The Court Determines Who Has Custody Of The Child And How Custody Is Divided

I often find that when individuals first meet with me they understand custody to mean where a child lives and who spends time with the child. Custody is really about decision making. Joint custody means that the parents are equally responsible for making decisions about the child, his/her education, religious upbringing, medical care, etc. Sole [...]

Is It Necessary To Go To Court In A Divorce Case?

People often want to know if they have to go to court. And our response is, no, you can resolve your matter outside of court and that is usually our aim in all cases. Out of court, you can prepare a separation agreement, which is a contract that governs the terms of the breakdown of [...]