by Brian Hansen | General
One of the hardest things to do in a divorce is keep your mouth shut. All too frequently I find myself trying to put out fires that a client has started, because they could not refuse to take the bait of their former spouse. Keeping quiet, and avoiding a verbal...
by Brian Hansen | General
According to the U.S. Bureau of Census, of the 60 million American children under the age of 13, half are currently living with one biological parent and that parent’s current partner. It is believed that half of those children (25% of all children) suffer second and...
by Brian Hansen | General
In making an award of child custody to either parent, the Court must consider several factors; the best interest of the child is always the intent of the Court, with custodial orders to both parents jointly, then to either parent. If the Court makes an order of...
by Brian Hansen | General
Child support will be an issue for any parent going through a divorce. Generally, child support is ordered to be paid by the non-custodial parent, until the child reaches eighteen years of age AND has completed high school. If the custodial parent has sought the...
