An Age-by-Age Guide for Addressing Divorce With Your Children
Ending a marriage is a decision that most people struggle with for a significant period of time. For most, it is a decision that is made far more difficult when children are involved. For couples that are contemplating divorce, the thought of now causing distress and major change to the little hearts and minds of […]
Primary Custody, Not Just for Moms!
One of the attorneys at Sodoma Law York reaches out to her clients and gets tips and experiences from dads who have proven that primary custody doesn’t have to just be for moms.
Top 3 Issues to address when deciding to divorce
January: Annually, this month shows a marked increase in the number of people seeking information about filing for divorce. The decision to divorce is never easy and often the spouses involved have a confusing mixture of emotions. Despite the number of concerns that may cross your mind when going through separation and divorce, the 3 […]
April Showers Bring May Flowers
As the end of winter approaches, we often think of the old proverb April showers bring May flowers. We begin to look forward to all that spring brings with it. For separated or divorced spouses and parents, spring also brings 2 significant events that require special preparation: Tax Day and Spring Break. Tax Day Although […]
Exploring a Termination of Parental Rights
What is a Termination of Parental Rights? Surprisingly, termination of parental rights is not a child custody action nor is it an attempt by a parent to get sole custody. A termination of parental rights action goes much further than a decision about parenting time and visitation. If successful, a termination of parental rights completely […]
Unmarried Father’s Rights
What Rights Do Unmarried Fathers Have? In the eyes of the law, legitimation and paternity of a child is established in different ways depending on whether the parents are married or unmarried. The process of legitimation ensures that a child is legally recognized as the child of the parents and to allow the child to […]
Family Law Necessities for Military Service Members
Military service members are stationed throughout areas of the country, and around the world, that often are far from “home.” Yet, the reality of divorce and disputes involving minor children affect many service members regardless of where he or she is stationed and within all the different branches of the armed forces. Legal matters involving […]
Domestic Violence: The Protective Order
Domestic Violence is the habitual assertion of control over an intimate partner or household member. The assertion of control uses a variety of tactics which include intimidation, threats, undermining one’s self-worth and capabilities, sexual violence, and physical force against the partner. The prevalence of domestic violence in our community is an undefined number, but the […]
Relocation & Parenting Agreements – Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
When contemplating a move, whether to the next county or across the country, parents have plenty to think about. Questions you might ask yourself include, “How do the schools rank? How close (or how far) will my new home be from family? Will my children be able to participate in the same activities?” Depending on […]
School Holidays – Are You Ready?
School is back in session. Labor Day has passed. Next up: the highly anticipated holiday season! When many of us think of the holidays, images of children trick-or-treating, a big turkey dinner with all of the fixings, or a family sitting around the fireplace opening presents come to mind. However, for parents who have gone […]