Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

What to know if you pay or receive spousal support On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. You may think of your alimony payments as “just money,” but there is far more to these critical payments than just numbers on a check. Alimony payments can be awarded in some divorce cases, and when they are, the former spouses involved have a responsibility to keep accurate and proper records regarding the payments they make or receive. Consider this: what if your ex-wife or ex-husband doesn’t pay what she or he is obligated to

The evolution of valuing fatherhood On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. A 2011 Psychology Today blog discusses how fathers are important to the development of the child. To many readers today, that might sound like an overly obvious point. However, the doctor who wrote the piece addresses how the value placed in fatherhood has changed over time, from Biblical times to today.  These days, it is not rare for family courts to grant shared custody between mothers and fathers. In fact, it is a common goal of the courts to

Child custody: be prepared for changes to the agreement over time On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. There are few guarantees in life. When you meet the love of your life, there’s no guarantee that your wedding day will go off without a hitch. Once you’re married, there’s no guarantee that your union will persist through the years. And if you get divorced, there’s no guarantee that whatever agreement you reach will be the same on day one of your divorce as day 1,000. In fact, in relation to the

The issue of pet custody is a delicate and complex one On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Some married couples never have kids. There are many reasons that a couple may make this decision, and some of these couples may decide to get a pet instead — or they may already have a pet before making their decision. They love their pet as if it were a child, training their pet and loving it as a family member. It is not surprising, then, that should a divorce occur, the pet owners

6 mistakes to avoid during your divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. No one is perfect; we all make mistakes. At no time can this be more evident than when people are going through a difficult situation like a divorce. This is because it can be very easy for two people to point out any and every bad decision, flaw or unwise choice that each other has exhibited during a marriage in an attempt to protect their own interests. For better or worse, there is nothing that can be done

3 lessons you can learn from Johnny Depp’s split On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Readers of this blog may be aware of the fact that actor Johnny Depp and his wife, actress Amber Heard, are getting divorced. While this story might not seem to have any relevance to you, the fact is there are some things we can learn from this and other high-profile splits. Below we examine some of the important lessons we can all learn from these situations and how it is possible to address them. You can’t

Not paying child support? It will cost you On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, May 27, 2016. Too many parents see an order to pay child support as a punishment. They think that they have to pay this money to an ex because they’ve done something wrong or because they are not a good parent. However, the truth is that child support is not a punishment: it is a way to ensure both parents are contributing to the welfare and well-being of a child. Regardless of whether you agree with an order to

Resolving family legal matters: more complex than you realize On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Members of the military are used to having and following orders. They follow routines and strict schedules; they prioritize speed and efficiency when it comes to getting things done. These skills and behaviors can be critical in military endeavors, but they can actually work against a person when it comes to something like divorce. If you or your spouse is in the military and you are going through a divorce or trying to resolve

How to prepare for a custody evaluation On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Thursday, May 19, 2016. If you are father engaged in a custody dispute with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, chances are that you are concerned about dealing with a custody evaluator. After all, who wants to their parenting decisions judged by a third party when the other parent is looking for information to be unearthed (whether true or not) that can affect their rights to custody and parenting time. Some parents know that that their child support awards may be directly tied to

Parents: Help your kids cope with divorce by avoiding guilt On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Children of divorce are often told that divorce is not their fault. In fact, that sentiment is so common that it has almost become a cliché. However, that doesn’t make it any less true. Kids of any age need this kind of reassurance when their parents split up because it can be an incredibly complicated subject for them to comprehend. Making sure they know right away that it’s not their fault and doing whatever

Going through a divorce? You don’t have to go it alone On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. These days, it seems like there’s an online how-to video or article for just about everything. While these resources can be enormously helpful for many things, they may not be as helpful when it comes to complex, highly individualized processes, including divorce. Family legal matters can become very complicated, even when they seem obvious and straightforward at the beginning. For instance, you might decide that your divorce is simple and straightforward, and feel