Divorce is hard on children and parents alike. In the most severe cases of contentious divorce, parental alienation is a common sight. As one parent works methodically to turn their children against the other parent, the once-strong bond between parent and child dissolves and even turns into regret and disdain. As committed Sugar Land family law attorneys, the team at Wong Fleming understands how painful this can be for the alienated parent.Even if you’re not currently dealing with parental alienation, it’s good to know the warning...Continue Reading...
A child custody dispute can be a distressing event, not only for the parents but for the child as well. Legal custody itself entails not only the right to be with your child. It also includes things like the right to make important decisions about your child. So it is important for both parents to get it right.The best way to resolve a child custody dispute is to explore out-of-court options. There are many ways of sorting out the issue of custody between you and your partner. An out-of-court settlement not only ensures a quick resolution of the...Continue Reading...
Experienced family law attorneys focused on helping you reach the best possible outcome in your family law caseWhen it comes to family law matters, there is nothing more frustrating than trying to fix a problem to which you do not have all the answers. For many people, their family law matter is one of the most difficult times of their lives. Virginia’s laws surrounding family matters are complex and can be difficult to understand. Whether you are petitioning for divorce or are facing a child custody battle, you will need to prepare yourself...Continue Reading...
When the parents of a child or children are no longer in a relationship, married, or were never in a relationship to start, the question of child custody often arises. These days, many families work out their own child custody plans and simply have the order signed by a judge in court. However, a large number of families find it difficult to work together to formulate a plan, or are otherwise unable to work with their child’s other parent to come to a custody agreement. When this happens, the courts must step in to make a decision regarding...Continue Reading...
There are many different types of petitions that the California Family Law Courts will handle. Divorce is probably the most common and the most well-known, but aside from divorce filings, the courts handle all types of other family law related cases. Within a divorce case with minor children, the issue of custody, visitation, child support, spousal support and the division of assets and debts is handled. In situations where married parties are not wanting to file for divorce, the court will open cases to make orders for custody, visitation and...Continue Reading...
The length of a divorce is different for everyone, and can be difficult to guess. Some divorces can be concluded in 3 months, some take upwards of five years. This is because there are tons of different factors that can influence the length of a divorce. Whether or not you and your spouse are agreed, whether or not you have kids, how many assets you have, all contribute into a divorce’s potential length.Below is an explanation of the divorce process. This should help you understand everything that needs to get done for a divorce to...Continue Reading...
