In 2021, On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, and 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of
Divorce Can be a Difficult Process Divorce is never a pleasant experience, even if both parties agree on everything and the couple is completely agreeing to end the marriage. When children are involved, divorce proceedings can be more complicated, contested, angrier, and emotional. No couple desires to see their divorce proceedings drag out for months. The ideal divorce, if there
A common question for many divorce lawyers is, “how are medical issues decided in joint-custody situations?” This question comes up when divorced couples discuss normal childhood vaccinations such as measles, tuberculosis, polio, and typhoid, but it has increased recently now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for children 12 years and older. The answer is that vaccinations and other non-emergency
As a family law practitioner, the cases I have seen that involve Child Protective Services are often cases in which a parent has reported the other parent. In some cases, this is legitimate, and necessary. Unfortunately, in a subsection of cases, it is used as a tool or a legal strategy to harm the other parent. Parents who engage in
Philadelphia has long been heralded as a city of vast medical resources and influence. Pennsylvania Hospital was founded in 1751. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia was established in 1787. Since the early 19th century, Philadelphia has been acknowledged as one of the world’s pre-eminent medical cities and our amazing tapestry of medical and educational institutions make this a world-class
In a recent decision, the judge in the almost five-year custody case of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, awarded Pitt temporary joint custody of their five minor children, ranging in age from 12 to 17. Their eldest child is over 18 years old and is not involved in the ongoing custody case. The couple was married in 2014, separated in
It’s likely that you’ve heard a great deal about the ease of (or lack thereof) getting a divorce in the United States. Well, in Cape Girardeau there are some aspects that can make it a smoother process, but it depends on what you and your spouse can agree on and how complicated your assets as well as other things in
Divorce is often a long and involved process; division of marital assets is one of the most challenging elements of a dissolution of marriage. Once the legal process begins, both spouses are required to disclose all their assets, from property to cash. I have seen many cases during my 25-plus years of family law practice where one spouse is not
The thought of getting a divorce can often seem daunting. From visitation issues to the legal process, navigating the end of a marriage has many hurdles to overcome. One of the most challenging issues in splitting up is the question of how the money will be divided. While a divorce is never a walk in the park, we’ve put together
When you’ve decided to file for a divorce, you may want to get it over with as quickly as possible. It’s important to remember, though, that a divorce is a complex legal proceeding that can have a huge impact on your future rights. Therefore, you must plan carefully and take steps to prepare for your divorce. Talk to a Lawyer
In 2021, On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, and 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of
Divorce Can be a Difficult Process Divorce is never a pleasant experience, even if both parties agree on everything and the couple is completely agreeing to end the marriage. When children are involved, divorce proceedings can be more complicated, contested, angrier, and emotional. No couple desires to see their divorce proceedings drag out for months. The ideal divorce, if there
A common question for many divorce lawyers is, “how are medical issues decided in joint-custody situations?” This question comes up when divorced couples discuss normal childhood vaccinations such as measles, tuberculosis, polio, and typhoid, but it has increased recently now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for children 12 years and older. The answer is that vaccinations and other non-emergency
As a family law practitioner, the cases I have seen that involve Child Protective Services are often cases in which a parent has reported the other parent. In some cases, this is legitimate, and necessary. Unfortunately, in a subsection of cases, it is used as a tool or a legal strategy to harm the other parent. Parents who engage in
Philadelphia has long been heralded as a city of vast medical resources and influence. Pennsylvania Hospital was founded in 1751. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia was established in 1787. Since the early 19th century, Philadelphia has been acknowledged as one of the world’s pre-eminent medical cities and our amazing tapestry of medical and educational institutions make this a world-class
In a recent decision, the judge in the almost five-year custody case of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, awarded Pitt temporary joint custody of their five minor children, ranging in age from 12 to 17. Their eldest child is over 18 years old and is not involved in the ongoing custody case. The couple was married in 2014, separated in
It’s likely that you’ve heard a great deal about the ease of (or lack thereof) getting a divorce in the United States. Well, in Cape Girardeau there are some aspects that can make it a smoother process, but it depends on what you and your spouse can agree on and how complicated your assets as well as other things in
Divorce is often a long and involved process; division of marital assets is one of the most challenging elements of a dissolution of marriage. Once the legal process begins, both spouses are required to disclose all their assets, from property to cash. I have seen many cases during my 25-plus years of family law practice where one spouse is not
The thought of getting a divorce can often seem daunting. From visitation issues to the legal process, navigating the end of a marriage has many hurdles to overcome. One of the most challenging issues in splitting up is the question of how the money will be divided. While a divorce is never a walk in the park, we’ve put together
When you’ve decided to file for a divorce, you may want to get it over with as quickly as possible. It’s important to remember, though, that a divorce is a complex legal proceeding that can have a huge impact on your future rights. Therefore, you must plan carefully and take steps to prepare for your divorce. Talk to a Lawyer
