Life can take us by surprise. We can meet someone and fall in love—only for that person to change and for the love to go away. The marriage might fall apart. If there’s no hope for the marriage, you might consider divorce. And then, if you signed a prenuptial...
Wilmington Delaware Family Law Blog
When can you challenge a prenuptial agreement?
5 Time DUI offender kills woman in fatal car crash
What is a man with five DUIs on his record doing driving on the road? This is the question that is haunting loved ones and the Delaware County community. A fatal accident occurred earlier this year when the offender crashed his vehicle into his 45-year-old victim....
Custody rules when one parent moves with a child after divorce
After a divorce, sharing custody of the kids with an ex-spouse will be made much easier when you are both living relatively close to each other. This naturally makes drop-offs and transfers much easier. Plus, when the kids have activities, it isn’t such a trek to get...
What getting incarcerated can do to your child
As a parent, almost nothing would make you happier than to see your kid grow up to become a responsible adult with a good job and a reputable name. Unfortunately, the chances of that happening can significantly decrease from one mistake they did before they turn 18....
The ex-spouse stopped paying child support. Now what?
You and your former spouse may have divorced about two years ago. Everything has been going relatively well, considering it is divorce and can be challenging. Your former spouse has been paying child support regularly and timely. Until one day, the child support...
Avoid These Five Mistakes in Your Child Custody Case
Keeping calm and rational when dealing with your ex might be difficult during a painful and contentious divorce. If children are involved, it’s crucial that you find a way to show that you're a steady and reliable parent, so that the best interests of your kids are...
Modifying your agreement post-divorce
Life changes all the time. If your divorce was finalized when your children were very young, the parenting plan, child support, and other aspects of the agreement are going to be in force for a decade or longer. New jobs, new living arrangements, and even a new city...
Understanding the different types of child custody
Divorce can bring significant change to your family. When you have children, you want to arrive at a custody arrangement that suits their best interests. It's important to understand that custody is rarely a simple issue, and there are often several layers to...
How will your property be divided during divorce?
A divorce splits up your family, but it also divides your assets. Once an individual overcomes the shock of ending their marriage, they may worry about their property and financial security. Who will keep the house, what happens to your family car, your spouse's...