When couples decide to divorce after 40, mediation can help ensure that the marriage dissolution is less costly, time-consuming, and stressful than a litigated divorce. There are a number of issues older couples face when divorce is imminent. Mediation is often an attractive solution that enables couples to reach an appropriate settlement when going through a divorce later in life. Avoid Spending Too Much on the Divorce Individuals who are over 40 and are divorcing following a long-term … [Read more...]
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Will I Lose Custody of My Kids if I Had an Affair?
While an extramarital affair alone won't cause a parent to be ineligible for sharing parental responsibilities, it could make it more difficult to convince the court that the parent is stable and responsible. What to Know About the Decision Process A parental responsibility determination will only take the child's best interests into account. There are certain ways the courts can determine what those best interests are. These include: Which parent has acted as the child's primary … [Read more...]