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…
These words can hurt to hear, and a lot of people say them when they’re asking for a divorce or ending a relationship. While we don’t know exactly what’s going on in every person’s mind, there are common themes that people refer to when they say that they love their…
Our society has built up a harmful stigma around divorced people. Even though 50% of marriages end in divorce, we still stigmatize those who end up getting a divorce. Because of this, it can be difficult for those who have gotten divorced to reflect on what caused the divorce and…
When is it too late to save a marriage? Should you try counselling first? Technically Speaking… Until the divorce papers are signed and finalized, it’s technically never too late to save a marriage. Many couples have miraculous stories of saving their marriages from the brink of divorce and re-building something…
Should you combine your finances, or separate them? Different strategies work for different couples. However, it’s always a good idea to be completely informed before making a decision. So here are five myths about combined and separate finances. “Separate Finances Will Protect You in a Divorce.” Separate finances will not…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends