On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 30, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time
One thing that can negatively affect children is a situation in which their parents don’t get along. With a divorce, the idea is to separate two people who are no longer in a positive relationship. Then, the hope is that they can work together to raise their children...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 28, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time, Divorce
Your divorce was finalized late last summer. You and your children have still been adjusting to a new normal. Now, the holidays are approaching, and you know things won’t be the same. You won’t have custody of your children on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Eve. You...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 19, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time
Being an aunt or uncle can be a profound and joyful experience. You have this intense bond with a child who might share obvious physical traits with you, your sibling or your parents. You get to help support both child and parent, which can sometimes mean stepping...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 15, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time
Married parents often don’t sit down and think about the actual costs of raising a child. They’re conscious about many of those costs because they’re spending their money to meet them, but they don’t sit down and chart it all out. This can lead to some...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Sep 21, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time, Divorce
One of the biggest concerns for many parents is financially supporting their child post-divorce. The overwhelming changes to your life often lead to drastic, if temporary, changes in your ability to provide. This is an understandable concern, and often leads to...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Sep 8, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time
Most parents who go through a divorce have one worry top of mind: protecting their relationship with their child. The time you spend with your kids is invaluable. A separation can spark fear, anger and worry over how this might suffer – particularly if your former...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Aug 31, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time
It was the cautious wave of your child’s right hand that warned you as well as awakened you. That gesture told you to back off and not fuel the fire by engaging in another argument with your former spouse. All while your daughter stood between the two of you. She is a...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Aug 20, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time
While divorce is tough on families, you may have hoped that you would receive your fair share of custody or parenting time after yours finalized. Yet, if your split was acrimonious, your former spouse may take steps to keep you from your children. You might have had a...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Aug 18, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time
“For I’m the type of boy who is always on the roam/ Wherever I lay my hat that’s my home,” sang Marvin Gaye. Such is the life of a child with newly divorced parents, always packing up their things to shuttle between one home and the other, forever getting frustrated...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Aug 17, 2020 | Custody And Parenting Time
It’s no surprise that divorce can leave behind some bad feelings for you and your ex. There’s a reason your marriage didn’t work out, and sometimes people can get wrapped up in these bad feelings. But if you have kids, it’s important that you create a respectful...
