custody

Divorce can be a complicated and difficult process since it necessarily involves determination of child custody and division of property.  One additional factor that can impact the divorce is when one or both parents are foreign nationals rather than U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Unfortunately, divorce is a common occurrence in the United States.  Often, it is a lengthy and complex undertaking due to custody and visitation issues, as well as division of community property.  An additional complicating factor is the immigration status of the divorcing parents.

WHAT IS JOINT CUSTODY?

In a custody dispute, parents often wonder what impact the child's preference has, and should have, in the Judge's custody decision.  This week's blog will examine how the child's preference influences the outcome of the typical custody case. 

In a contested divorce or custody trial, the testimony of witnesses is a critical factor in the outcome.  This week's blog will address some of the important issues surrounding the use of witness testimony in trial.

what is discovery?

In our last couple of blogs, we have discussed the attorney/client relationship and steps that are typically taken while your case is pending.  This week's blog will address an important part of your case, known as "discovery".