Since the creation of the institution of marriage, some people have suspected their spouse of cheating. One of the natural instincts following such suspicions is to try to prove the adultery. An age old method of such proof is to hire a private investigator to follow...
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Is my divorce (or paternity) judgment final for child custody and child support?
In almost all court judgments, once the judgment is final it can't be changed. This rule does not apply to issues involving child welfare and support. If there is new conduct or events that affect the best interests of a child, the Court has the power to change the...
How to make a divorce less stressful for children
Divorce is one of the most stressful events in a person's life. The stress level is comparable to the death of a spouse. It is just as stressful for children of a divorcing couple. Children don't always understand divorce and its causes. They interpret the events...
Do you need a sexting restraining order?
Sexting is a term used to describe “the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, primarily between mobile phones.” According to a study from the University of Texas Medical Branch, over 30% of all people between ages 18 and 25 have exchanged naked...
Spying on a spouse
When a marriage deteriorates, some people decide that they should spy on their spouse to either help them decide if they should get a divorce or to gain an advantage in a divorce. Many people think that proof of adultery will gain them an advantage in...
Is joint physical custody the right decision for your divorce?
It is not uncommon for parties to a divorce to consider joint physical custody. A joint physical custody arrangement occurs when the children spend approximately equal time with each parent. In some cases, this is best for the children. In many cases, the parents seek...
Joint credit card debt and divorce
A divorce needs to address all marital assets and liabilities. Included in the liabilities are joint credit card debt. The final divorce judgment should address the joint credit card debts and explain who must pay the debt. The debt can be split between the spouses or...
Facebook and divorce
Facebook and social networking are rapidly impacting divorces. It is not uncommon for information posted on Facebook to be used as evidence in divorce and custody matters. I was recently interviewed on television on this issue. People post information on Facebook...
Islamic marriage contract (Sadaq) and divorce
Divorce in this country occurs in all cultures and religions and Islamic couples are not immune from divorce. A divorce in Florida reportedly raises unusual issues because of a traditional Islamic custom called a Sadaq. A Sadaq is a marriage contract in which it is...
After divorce don’t allow children to become master manipulators
As a general rule, parents, after divorce, don't communicate well with each other. If they could communicate well, they probably wouldn't have gotten divorced. This lack of communication creates a vacuum. Just as nature abhors a vacuum, so do children. Unless the...