Family Law

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

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