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 […]
Making the Grade When it Comes to Back to School Co-Parenting
Summer is often a stress-free and flexible time of the year for parents who are co-parenting children following a separation and divorce. The start of the school year can bring up problems that require attention and planning, especially if you want to successfully navigate the upcoming school year together. Even for parents that work well […]
If You Don’t Have Anything Nice To Say, Don’t Post it on Social Media
The use of social media has impacted and changed many of our day-to-day lives. Did you know there are approximately 2.2 billion social media users in the entire world*? Actually, most of you reading this article probably have at least one of these accounts. Social media includes social networks and forums such as Facebook, Instagram, […]
Surrogacy & Sherri Shepherd: A Troubling Case
Sherri Shepherds’ surrogacy and subsequent child support issues highlights the importance of establishing a clear, surrogacy agreement early on. In a Huffington Post article, Attorney Nadia Margherio offers insight into what went wrong for Shepherd and lessons to be learned by others starting down the surrogacy path.
Fear Factor: Meeting with a Family Law Attorney
Meeting with a family law attorney can be scary, but it shouldn’t be! In an article on Moms Charlotte, Sodoma Law Attorney Penelope Hefner shares why the reasons for scheduling an appointment with a Family Law attorney include far more than divorce.
Madonna: Icon and Single Working Mother with Custody Issues
In her Huffington Post: Divorce article, Nicole Sodoma covers Madonna: Icon (and Single Working Mother with Custody Issues). Because even the non-celebrity can relate to the challenges of post-divorce co-parenting of a teenager.
Let’s Beat the Summer Heat
With temperatures rising, one thing is for sure – summer is right around the corner! Knowing the final weeks of school will quickly come to an end, you may find yourself planning a family vacation or scheduling summer camps. If you are one of the many parents who share custody of your children, now is […]
Summer Travel Reminders
School is out for the summer and it is time to travel! When planning your summer travel, if you are a parent who shares custody of your minor child, there are a few things you might need to know and consider. Here are some questions you should ask: Do you have a Custody Order in […]
SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR DIVORCE
It’s that time of year. The weather is getting warmer, the sun is staying out longer, leaves are growing back on the trees, and flowers are starting to bloom. This is the time of year when magazines and housekeeping gurus like Southern Living and Martha Stewart publish articles to remind us all that it’s time […]
Not So Sweethearts
A request commonly heard by family law attorneys is, “I need to legally separate from my spouse.” This is actually one of the most straight forward legal concerns our clients have, but it’s the other considerations that go along with a separation that become more complicated. While you may be eager to move on from […]