We are often asked about strategies to keep the family home after a divorce and how this process might work. Some want to retain ownership of the home so that they can continue to live in it. Others want their share of the equitable distribution as quickly as possible so that they can buy a...
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What if I Need to Move Away After a Divorce
We are often asked "What if I need to move away after a divorce? Am I allowed to take the kids?" Relocation or move away child custody cases are legally quite complex. It is best to seek the advice of the experienced post-divorce child custody attorneys at Dodd & Dodd. While each situation is unique,...
How are Your Child’s Private Education Costs Handled in the Divorce?
The question of a child's private education costs are usually rooted in concerns regarding child support. Will the court order your former spouse to split or pay for the private education you intend for your child(ren)? Generally speaking our Courts consider a private education to be discretionary from the perspective of a divorce settlement. There...
What a Restraining Order Can and Cannot Do
It is important to fully understand what a restraining order can and cannot do, especially in the light of a divorce. Unfortunately, domestic violence happens in many Jefferson County homes each year. In these situations, one or more members of a household could request restraining orders against others who are living with them. It is...