Whether your family pet is a dog, cat, or a more unique animal, you consider them family. Getting a pet is a lifelong commitment, even when you face challenges like moving, changing career paths, adding to the family, or divorcing. Unfortunately, disputes over pet ownership can make the already difficult divorce process even harder on […]
In some West Virginia divorce cases, alimony may be agreed upon by both parties or ordered by the court. In either case, it’s common for questions to arise as the years pass. Both the payee and payor may wonder about the terms of their agreement and what warrants a change in amount or complete termination […]
When you get divorced, some assets are easier to divide than others. While retirement funds, bank accounts, and vehicles are relatively easy to split, those with unclear financial value are much more complex. Enter intellectual property: it is incredibly valuable in the right hands, but valuation is a complicated process. If you own intellectual property […]
If you have a legal issue involving children, the court may assign a Guardian Ad Litem to your case. When a child’s best interests are involved, it can be difficult for the court to decide what’s best for the child in question. Both parents have their input, but what the child truly needs is an […]
Navigating life as a co-parent can be hard, and it gets even more complicated once parents remarry and start building their own blended families. Feelings can get hurt, boundaries may get trampled, and misunderstandings are all but guaranteed. It’s important to have a variety of tools you can use to figure out these challenges, but […]
Questions of paternity can be painful and confusing to navigate. Perhaps you’re in a long-term relationship but not married, and you need to know how to get on the birth certificate as your child’s legal father. Maybe you’re questioning the paternity of a child you’ve raised as your own. You may have just found out […]
There is truly no situation in which a divorce is easy. Even when both parties agree on what must be done and how to go about the split, the fallout from a divorce can last years. When there are special needs children involved, it makes an already-painful situation even more challenging. Special needs children have […]
Social media has become integral to almost every aspect of modern life, including school, work, family, and even divorce. If you are contemplating a divorce or going through one, you may be experiencing high levels of overwhelming emotions and stress. A study conducted by the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and Boston University found a […]
When you are going through a divorce or dealing with another family legal matter, litigation is only one of the legal options available to you. Mediation is a credible form of dispute resolution in family law cases in West Virginia. Mediation is often court-mandated before the formal litigation process can ensue in family law cases […]
West Virginia child support laws strictly define which expenses can count towards child support. As a non-custodial parent, you might wonder if gifts or expenses for your child can be considered child support. Consulting an experienced WV family law attorney can help clarify your rights. Purpose of Child Support Child support aims to cover a […]
