What Is It? Fear of abandonment is exactly what it sounds like: it’s the fear of being abandoned. This can happen in romantic relationships, but it can also happen in friendships. It generally stems from the fundamental belief that people, if they really knew the real you, would reject you…
Paying Your Legal Fees Most people have to pay their own legal fees during the divorce process. Although there are some situations where your spouse can be ordered to pay for your legal fees as well, most people do have to pay for their own legal fees, even if they…
How long does it take to get back to normal after divorce? If you’re thinking of getting a divorce, you may be asking yourself this very question: how long does it take? A New Normal Varies for Everyone When it comes to normal, everyone varies. Some people may feel like…
Can your spouse stop you from seeing the kids? You may have heard your spouse say something like, “You’ll never see these kids again!” However, that may not be 100% true. It turns out that it’s actually very difficult for a parent to completely remove the other parent from the…
Can You Keep a Pregnancy Secret from the Father? If you find out that you’re pregnant, can you keep the pregnancy and child a secret from the biological father? Most people are surprised to find that there aren’t laws in each state that mandate that a mother has to contact…
What Is Custodial Interference? In short, custodial interference occurs when one parent deliberately interferes with the other parent’s court ordered parent time. Many parents have come up with creative methods to keep their children away from the other parent. A parent may tell their ex that the child is sick…
Five Things to Consider about the “Trad-Wife Movement” The “trad-wife” movement, short for “traditional wife” refers to the growing number of social media influencers glorifying traditional gender roles where the woman stays at home and the man works. While this could be beneficial for some couples, not all couples would…
When It’s Someone Else’s Child Whether or not you should call DCFS as soon as possible will depend on your situation. If you have good reason to believe that a child is experiencing abuse and/or neglect, and the child is not your child, contacting DCFS is not necessarily a bad…
Five Misconceptions about Family Law Separate Finances Will Protect You A lot of people believe that by keeping completely separate finances they cannot be held responsible for any of their spouse’s financial decisions. This is untrue. Even if you and your spouse maintain completely separate finances, you can be ordered…
What happens if you’re not the father? You may be wondering what your legal rights are, or if you have any in the first place. Though paternity tests are straightforward, it can bring on some complicated obligations and responsibilities. If you have doubts about whether or not you are the…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends