It can be difficult to obtain full custody in Illinois because the court assumes that it is in the child's best interest to spend time with both parents unless proven otherwise. If you lack a strong argument and convincing evidence beyond a desire to see the other parent punished, expect the court to deny your request.
As the Covid-19 vaccine continues to roll out and vaccinations are cleared for teenagers and children, we expect to see an uptick in questions and conflicts from parents who disagree on how to handle vaccinating their children. Married couples should face fewer legal issues if they disagree, but unmarried parents may have to contend with both issues within the family; such as who has the final decision regarding the child's health and best interests. Parents disagreeing on childhood vaccinations is nothing new, but Covid-19 has added a level of safety and legality not dealt with before.
Divorce proceedings can be a very long and complicated process. During the case, the Court will issue a series of orders to attempt to regulate the parties and limit the complications. When the case is concluded, the Court will enter the terms of the final agreement or judgment that the parties are bound to as a final resolution of the marriage.
Marriage Annulment is separate from divorce in Iowa. Instead of ending a valid marriage (divorce), an annulment means that there was no valid marriage in the first place. If either of the parties can show the marriage is invalid, you may be able to have your marriage annulled. In this article, we answer the following questions about marriage annulment in Iowa: How can a marriage be deemed invalid in Iowa?, How do I get a marriage annulment in Iowa?, and What does it mean to get my marriage annulled?
There are a variety of factors that affect a divorce in Iowa. Spouses going through a divorce may wonder whether an affair by either spouse impact the proceeding or outcome of their divorce case. This article covers how extramarital affairs are taken into accounted when going through a divorce.
Prospective adoptive parents may want to adopt a child before the biological parent’s parental rights are terminated. In Iowa, this is almost always impossible. The parental rights of both parents will need to be terminated prior to filing a petition for adoption.
As the Covid-19 vaccine continues to roll out and vaccinations are cleared for teenagers and children, we expect to see an uptick in questions and conflicts from parents who disagree on how to handle vaccinating their children. Married couples should face fewer legal issues if they disagree, but unmarried parents may have to contend with both issues within the family; such as who has the final decision regarding the child's health and best interests. Parents disagreeing on childhood vaccinations is nothing new, but Covid-19 has added a level of safety and legality not dealt with before.
One of the biggest issues that a Family Law case can deal with is determining who cares for Minor Children and if a parent is fit for the responsibility of caring for a Minor Child. In a situation where the Judge is having difficulty making this determination or the parties have made serious accusations against each other, the Judge has a few tools at their disposal.
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As the Covid-19 vaccine continues to roll out and vaccinations are cleared for teenagers and children, we expect to see an uptick in questions and conflicts from parents who disagree on how to handle vaccinating their children. Married couples should face fewer legal issues if they disagree, but unmarried parents may have to contend with both issues within the family; such as who has the final decision regarding the child's health and best interests. Parents disagreeing on childhood vaccinations is nothing new, but Covid-19 has added a level of safety and legality not dealt with before.
One of the biggest issues that a Family Law case can deal with is determining who cares for Minor Children and if a parent is fit for the responsibility of caring for a Minor Child. In a situation where the Judge is having difficulty making this determination or the parties have made serious accusations against each other, the Judge has a few tools at their disposal.
As the FDA approved Covid-19 vaccination becomes more readily available, some are skeptical of the vaccine or avoid vaccination for personal reasons. Just as we saw unprecedented legal issues arise as the pandemic grew, we will likely see more now that a vaccine is available. Learn more about your rights in relation to the Covid-19 vaccine in this article.
Many have made New Year resolutions and subsequently failed to keep said resolutions; good-bye dry January, hello damp January. For others, the hope of a better year inspires them to get that divorce finally. But, as we experienced in 2020, divorce during the age of Covid looks a little different. If you're planning to file for divorce, or you're already in the process, there are some factors you should consider and some steps you can take now to prepare.
Preexisting retirement accounts are almost always factored into divorce negotiations, especially if one spouse was the family's primary income. But if an ex-spouse receives money from a normally scheduled IRA distribution, is it considered income? What if funds are withdrawn before the IRA matures? If the divorce is finalized and an ex-spouse receives an IRA from an inheritance, can the funds be subject to alimony or child support?
As the Covid-19 vaccine continues to roll out and vaccinations are cleared for teenagers and children, we expect to see an uptick in questions and conflicts from parents who disagree on how to handle vaccinating their children. Married couples should face fewer legal issues if they disagree, but unmarried parents may have to contend with both issues within the family; such as who has the final decision regarding the child's health and best interests. Parents disagreeing on childhood vaccinations is nothing new, but Covid-19 has added a level of safety and legality not dealt with before.
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