This 20 part series tracks what Judges consider when making child custody determinations to help parents focus on what is relevant to effectively present their divorce, paternity or modification case.Factor #3: Judges need to consider the demonstrated capacity and...
Month: May 2017
Handling the death of your spouse before your divorce is final
On Behalf of Law Office of Rebekah Brown-Wiseman, P.A. | May 26, 2017 | Divorce
When a person dies in the midst of a divorce, the spouse left behind can have a multitude of conflicting emotions. Besides that, the widow or widower is often dealing with the expectations of others and the deceased spouse's new significant other.Even things like what...
Factors Judges Consider for Child Custody Determinations – Part 2
On Behalf of Law Office of Rebekah Brown-Wiseman, P.A. | May 24, 2017 | Child Custody
This 20 part series tracks what Judges are required to consider when making child custody and parenting plan determinations to help parents focus on what is relevant to the Judge to effectively present their divorce, paternity or modification case. Factor...
Child custody: Focus on your child’s future
On Behalf of Law Office of Rebekah Brown-Wiseman, P.A. | May 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
As you move forward with the divorce process, it's only natural to have some concerns about what the future will bring. For example, you may worry that you will not be able to spend as much time with your child as you would like.Here is something you always need to...
The cost of spousal support can add up
On Behalf of Law Office of Rebekah Brown-Wiseman, P.A. | May 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is often paid by one spouse to the other as the result of a divorce.While spousal support is typically temporary, there are times when this may be granted on a permanent basis. There are many factors that determine if spousal...
Establishing paternity and the benefits for your child
On Behalf of Law Office of Rebekah Brown-Wiseman, P.A. | May 19, 2017 | Fathers' Rights
When considering paternity, parents often think about the benefits for themselves. For example, one parent may want the right to seek child support or get visitation rights, and establishing official paternity can make that possible.However, it's important to remember...
Factors Judges Consider for Child Custody Determinations – Part 1
On Behalf of Law Office of Rebekah Brown-Wiseman, P.A. | May 17, 2017 | Child Custody
This 20 part series tracks the roadmap that Judges are required to consider when making child custody and parenting plan determinations to help parents focus on what is relevant to the Judge to effectively present their divorce, paternity or modification case to the...
Would-be adoptive parents face a difficult time
On Behalf of Law Office of Rebekah Brown-Wiseman, P.A. | May 12, 2017 | Adoption
It's not a good time to be an adoptive parent in the United States.Increasingly, the odds of an easy adoption are getting slimmer and slimmer -- and this is giving rise to both dashed hopes and adoption fraud. Part of the problem is that there are more restrictions on...
Understand what could happen during the divorce process
On Behalf of Law Office of Rebekah Brown-Wiseman, P.A. | May 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many people look at the divorce process and see nothing more than the dissolution of their marriage. While this is a good overview of what is happening, you must realize that there are many details that will come about along the way.When you know what could happen...
Tips for explaining custody arrangements to kids during divorce
On Behalf of Law Office of Rebekah Brown-Wiseman, P.A. | May 5, 2017 | Divorce
If you are divorcing and your parenting plan includes shared custody, your children need to understand what that means for them. Below are some suggestions for explaining to the kids how the changes will affect them.As hard as it may be, it's best for both parents to...
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