Does it take time to move on after a midlife divorce?
For most people, generally yes. However one may define “move on,” the longer one is married (especially when the couple has lived together for the duration of the marriage and…
What are the significant changes to family law in the past two centuries?
What are the most important changes to the family law in the 19th century and 20th century up to today, and why? In my opinion (and in no particular order): …
How easy is it to change your child’s last name?
I cannot answer this question as it applies in all jurisdictions, but I can answer the question as it applies in the jurisdiction where I practice divorce and family law…
Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 23: Injustice
By Quinton Lister, legal assistant My blog post from this last week has got me thinking about the idea of injustice. So many issues in life are unfair. Even in…
Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 16: Self-awareness
By Quinton Lister, legal assistant This new experience working in the legal field has been full of unexpected lessons. One is that it really does help to be self-aware. What…
Can I file for divorce and spousal support after being separated from my husband for 5 years?
This is an interesting question because if you have been financially independent of your spouse during your five year separation that implies that you don't need financial support from your…
Child refuses to leave noncustodial parent’s house. What happens now?
I am the noncustodial parent. Our child came to my house for parent-time and now refuses to leave because he wants to live with me. What happens now? I will…
An Honest Day’s Wages for an Honest Day’s Pay
An Honest Day's Wages for an Honest Day's Pay Many professionals are encouraged to raise rates to the level that clients are willing to bear (and told this is the…
Can I refuse visitation when a non-custodial parent refuses to take a child to school?
Can I refuse visitation when a non-custodial parent refuses to take a child to school? In the jurisdiction where I practice divorce and family law (Utah), the answer is: Unless…
How can we change the court system in order to make divorces easier on the children?
How can we change the court system in order to make divorces easier on the children? In my opinion: Institute a “loser pays the prevailing party’s attorney’s fees” rule. make divorce…
Should I be nice to my spouse during a divorce?
That depends on what you mean by “nice”. Do you mean “with kindness”? Not necessarily kindness, but certainly decency. You are morally obligated to treat your spouse with decency, but…
What is the safest way to break up with an abusive partner?
What is the safest way to break up with an abusive partner? I heard many horror stories and afraid I might be next. While there is no one "proper" way…
What can we do about the laws that are outdated about taking custody of a child?
What can we do about the laws that are outdated about taking custody of a child? In a clear and concise manner write to A) your state legislators, and B)…
