For those who are divorced and also the parents of a minor child, the custody and visitation agreement that was hammered out during your divorce may have been working just fine; until it doesn't. The family court system and judges, and you and your ex all know how fast children can grow and change, and at some point your great plan may need to be updated to accommodate your maturing child, particularly those who are entering the preteen or teen years.

Going through a child custody battle is one of the worst types of legal battles because of the emotional toll it takes on not only you, but also your family, and your own children. To ensure that the process goes smoothly and you avoid too much emotional turmoil, it's important to avoid making these four all too common mistakes: Getting Into Legal Trouble: It's not going to reflect too well with the judge determining the child custody terms if you are arrested or involved in any other legal trouble, such as getting your license revoked because of a DUI.

If you've recently suffered the unexpected loss of your last living parent, you may be having trouble handling the variety of administrative matters that arise whenever anyone passes away without a clearly-communicated plan in place. While a probate administrator can often be an invaluable resource to help sort through your parent's unpaid debts and capital assets, some Michigan heirs are upset after their loved ones' homes were sold even while the heirs were making regular tax payments.

Although domestic violence is an obvious problem in the United States and throughout the world, it's important to note that recent estimates are that about 700,000 people are arrested due to false allegations of domestic violence every year. If you are one of those wrongfully accused persons, it's essential for you to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately to clear your name and maintain your current quality of life.

According to the latest available statistics, approximately 4.5 million kids born in America have at least one undocumented parent. With ICE agents aggressively capturing undocumented persons and the US Citizenship and Immigration Service stepping up deportations, many mixed citizenship families are rightfully afraid they will be split apart over the next few years. If you're at risk of being deported, here are a few things you can do to protect your kids.

When you and your spouse decide to divorce, one of the many inevitable things that must then occur may be a truth you hate to face. One of you will have to move out of the home you made together. Even this part of the divorce can cause a great deal of strife. You should see your divorce and custody lawyer before you agree to any new living arrangement, whether your spouse wants to move out, leave you with the responsibilities of running the house by yourself, or offers something in between.

When it comes to family law, you need to do your best to put your ducks in a row and get the divorce help that you need. A lot is at stake any time you are going through a divorce, so it is important to find the right professionals and employ the tips that will be useful to you. With this in mind, read below and follow these strategies in order to get the most out of your family law needs.

For many couples divorcing, alimony is never considered. Perhaps many believe it to be a thing of the past, but alimony is not only alive and well  but a much-needed benefit to some. Some spouses would be unable to maintain their current standard of living without it, and this is exactly why alimony (called spousal support in many cases) is so valuable. There are actually three main types of alimony, so read on to earn more.

Most divorce proceedings take place at a time when people are the most frustrated and angry with their former partner. The event is often contentious but it becomes even more so when alimony is a part of the negotiations. There are many reasons why someone wants or feels they deserve alimony and one large reason why someone would not want to pay. It is aggravating to many people to imagine a portion of their earnings going to someone they may feel was their biggest mistake.

According to the Huffington Post, financial issues and conflicts about money is one of the top 10 reasons why couples get divorced in the United States. If you're going through a messy divorce and cannot come to an agreement with your spouse about finances, debt, child support or alimony, these issues can make an already difficult divorce even more complicated. Instead of fighting and dragging out your divorce, consider mediation instead.