Although resorting to the courts for grandparent rights is an extreme option, the changing demographic of modern families suggests that this is important information to know. A recent article provides context.
When it comes to remarriage, age may not bring wisdom
Wisdom may be a product of age and experience. After a divorce, one might expect an individual to be wiser from that experience. If an individual does find love again, the lessons learned from the first marriage might prove useful.
Children may impact the timetable in a divorce proceeding
Readers that know someone or have gone through a divorce themselves know that couples may sometimes be better off going their own ways when a marriage is no longer working. To some extent, lawmakers may also share that opinion, as no-fault divorce is now available in all 50 states.
Do paternal rights depend on marital status?
Although an increasing number of courts in New Jersey and across the country acknowledge the importance of a father’s presence in parenting, such paternal rights might be affected by marital status.
Longer marriages may present more complications in divorce
In any divorce, there may be challenges in resolving legal, financial or personal issues. Although each couple’s circumstances may be unique, a recent article reminds us that some issues may be more common to certain age groups.
Prenuptial agreements may simplify remarriage, cohabitation
Although couples living together in a committed relationship may choose not to get a marriage certificate for ideological reasons, a recent article suggests a more practical explanation, at least in the case of older Americans.
Chronic illness may impact divorce rates
There can be many reasons why a couple might explore the option of divorce. For example, recent celebrity breakups have emphasized a more collaborative approach to separations, legal or simply emotional, viewing significant others as teachers on one’s life journey.
Domestic violence incident spurs state lawmakers into action
Readers may recall a violent domestic abuse allegation that ended in tragedy. The son of Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy was accused of stabbing to death a woman in Waltham, Massachusetts. Some commentators may have faulted authorities for not taking more precautions, as the tragedy happened the very next day after the man had been released from custody -- on assault charges against the same woman.
Ways to spare children's feelings during custody discussions
In a divorce, a spouse may need to advocate strongly for his or her position on matters of spousal support, asset valuations and property division. If children are involved, additional discussion will be required about child custody and visitation arrangements.
Property division and child custody issues may be intertwined
Issues in a divorce can be highly interdependent. For example, a couple may have disagreements about property division matters until they consider the potential impact on children. Similarly, parents may disagree about legal and physical custody arrangements until they factor in which spouse wants to remain in the family home, and/or whether one parent has plans to relocate.
