Entries by Fritz

A Guide to Different Types of Divorce

Navigating a divorce can take an enormous toll on your mental health. Research shows that divorce is strongly correlated with reduced mental and physical health. If you’re facing the prospect of divorce, one of the most important things you can do is look into the different types of divorce and decide which is right for […]

How to Get Emancipated: What You Need to Know

The parent and child relationship is the most natural in the world. However, even with this relationship, there are situations in which it isn’t working out, and it would be in the best interests of the minor to set out on their own.  The legal term for this process is called emancipation. There are more than […]

Navigating a Divorce with Children Involved

About 50% of American children will experience a parental divorce at some point. Even when the decision to divorce is the best thing for the kids involved, this is still a stressful and difficult time. It’s important that parents navigate divorce with children the right way to minimize the mental and emotional toll on their little […]

Do You Pay Child Support If You’re Unemployed?

About 1 in 5 children live in homes that receive child support payments. If you give child support to an ex-spouse, you likely have struggled to give the appropriate amount sometimes. If you’re unemployed, this becomes a nearly impossible challenge. Read on to learn whether you need to pay child support when you’re out of a […]

The Most Common Reasons People Seek a Divorce Attorney

A divorce can be a complicated and emotional legal process. Even if both spouses agree that it’s time to part ways, there can still be intricate issues to resolve and complex steps to follow.  While you may prefer to work through this process on your own, it’s best to hire a divorce attorney. This expert […]

8 Things You Need to Know About Family Law

According to survey results, Americans’ knowledge of civic law has jumped in the last couple of years. However, knowing your civic rights is a very different kettle of fish from family law. Most people are largely unaware of what family law involves until they find themselves facing things like divorce or child custody arrangements So what is family law? Family […]

Child Support: Everything You Need To Know

When two parents decide to divorce, there may be children involved who are directly affected. Child support is a type of payment that one parent makes to the other parent (or a designated legal guardian) to meet that child’s reasonable needs. While the specific rules and regulations can differ by state, there are some general […]