A forensic custody evaluation is an in-depth analysis from a trained mental health professional that provides detailed psychological information about each member of the family as it relates to their respective roles in the family relationship (including children)....
Litigation is the term used to describe the process parties go through when they utilize the court system as the means of resolving their disputes. When parties cannot resolve the issues in family law case by way of an agreement, the parties can engage in the...
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process in which a trained neutral third party, the mediator, assists parties in reaching agreements about issues in their case. A mediator’s role is to facilitate communication between the parties, identify issues, and...
A divorce is challenging under the best set of circumstances and if you cannot negotiate or mediate a reasonable outcome to your divorce, then life becomes more difficult as you must enter the world of litigation. Divorce litigation is always stressful; however, when...
Forensic child custody evaluations are an important tool used during custody litigation; however, such evaluations are not necessary in every case and are not going to instantly resolve your child custody dispute. Custody evaluations take time, money and patience....
During a divorce, whether for purposes of negotiation, mediation, collaboration or litigation, the parties need to assign a value to the assets – this is called valuation. Frequently valuation of property can be easy, such as when it is a bank or retirement...
Legally speaking, Servicemembers (or their spouses) who are seeking a divorce are not unlike anyone seeking a divorce. The process is generally the same, but has some important distinctions to consider during the divorcing process and there may be some additional...
The wasting of marital assets by excessive spending, gambling or unnecessary borrowing is called dissipation. Courts look with disfavor on a party dissipating marital assets; many judges consider it serious misconduct. Frankly, dissipation is a common form of economic...
Every kid has a right to be healthy, happy and safe: however, this can be challenging at a time when mom and dad are splitting up. Below are some perspectives parents should never forget — and kids should never let them forget – during a time when the...
Step 1: Go to one of the Domestic Violence Intake Centers. After the abuse occurs, go to one of the Domestic Violence Intake Centers (DVICs) as soon as possible after an incident occurs. (Note: You can file for a civil protection order in D.C. if you live, work, or go...
