when a teenager wants to live with the non-custodial parent

When a Teenager Wants to Live with the Non-Custodial Parent

What happens when the court awards you custody, but your child wants to live with your ex? As a divorce attorney, I have seen this happen. When a teenager wants to live with the non-custodial parent, it can feel hurtful, sad, disappointing and stressful. When Can a Child Choose Where They Want to Live? There … Read more

January divorce month

Why is January “Divorce Month?”

Have you ever heard the term “divorce month?” January, “Divorce Month” is the month when divorce lawyers commonly report a marked increase in inquiries about divorce. Some attorneys even see a rise of as much as 25-30 percent. Supporting anecdotal reports of a January surge, a Google Trend search of “divorce lawyer“ shows that January and July have been a peak for the search term for the past five years. What‘s going on? Why is January “Divorce Month?” Here are … Read more