The concept of custody has changed a lot in the past few decades. In the past, custody often went to the mother, who provided the children's primary residence and worked outside the home less. The courts now typically award joint custody to the parents with the...
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Five unique issues in military divorce
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Nov 18, 2020 | Divorce
Families with servicemen and servicewomen face challenges not experienced by civilian families. Of course, the parent or parents who serve risk their lives in the line of duty. There are also the long periods where they are deployed, and families end up moving...
Divorce rates on the rise in 2020
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Nov 2, 2020 | Divorce
This year has been challenging on several different levels. This adversity has drawn some families closer together, while it has torn others apart. Data now indicates divorce rates are 34% higher in the spring and summer of 2020 than they were during the same time in...
When is divorce litigation necessary?
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Oct 24, 2020 | Divorce
Each couple’s marriage is unique, so it should come as no surprise that the same applies should the couple choose to file for divorce. Some people who have functional though perhaps loveless marriages tend to mediate a workable divorce agreement that addressed all the...
Unhappily married with kids is hard on families
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Oct 8, 2020 | Divorce
Some marriages go on longer than they should. A common reason for this is that parents believe it is better for the children if they remain married despite their marriage as unfulfilling. This is supported by dated or studies and thinking on the harmful impact a...
Digital coparenting involves unique challenges
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Sep 30, 2020 | Divorce
Divorced parents typically have a parenting plan that dictates a daily, weekly, and yearly schedules for visitation and fulfilling obligations. In recent but pre-COVID times, there was likely communication between parents on smartphones, computers, or some other...
Was there a “last straw” in your marriage?
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Sep 23, 2020 | Divorce
It is natural for couples to disagree on certain things, but there may be a so-called “last straw” where the differences become irreconcilable. It is often thought of as a final dramatic transgression, possibly after a warning of consequences. The hurtful...
4 signs of trouble in a relationship
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Aug 25, 2020 | Divorce
Marital relationships have endless nuances to them. They are a reflection of the people involved, their shared history and other factors. It can result in a seeming mind-meld where the spouses can read body language in a split second or ongoing incidences where...
Good behavior in the courtroom is essential
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Aug 5, 2020 | Divorce
Many couples who file for divorce choose to resolve any areas in a dispute using mediation or other alternate dispute resolution techniques. However, couples may not see eye to eye on some crucial areas, such as custody or dividing assets. This leads to litigation...
Lies and secrets destroy marriages
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Jul 22, 2020 | Divorce
Trust is an essential part of every healthy marriage, yet about 10% of spouses lie to their partner every day. Sometimes this is intentional with complicity – telling a spouse they look just as young as when you met 20 years ago certainly qualifies as a fib that...
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