How does the court determine custody?

When the parties cannot reach an agreement regarding the custody of children, the court determines the custodial arrangement that is in the best interests of the children. To make its determination of custody and visitation, the court hears testimony from both parties, any experts they want to present, and any other parties who have direct knowledge of the ability of each spouse to parent the children. The court may also interview the children themselves or appoint a guardian to represent their interests...read more

Should I Move Out Of The House? Will It Affect The Results?

If parties are living in an extremely contentious environment with a high likelihood of domestic violence erupting, it is better if one party moves out of the house to “lower the temperature” and to avoid the much more serious problem of domestic violence. If there is little to no likelihood of domestic violence, but just discomfort, the parties must consider the finances before moving out. Are two households affordable at this time? If the marital home is owned, usually it is sold or refinanced as part of the divorce, but it must continue to be maintained until a final resolution of this house issue, sometimes at the end of the case....read more

Which Divorce Finance company should I chose, that won't take my entitlement?

No, Divorce Finance companies do not take a percentage of your final entitlement, rather interest is charged on the amount of the loan that has been drawn down...read more

How does a joint custody agreement usually work?

There are many creative approaches that you can take in determining what custody arrangement would work best for your family. Each family is different, and the ideal schedule should be tailored to the individual family. It may be helpful in a given case to consult a child psychologist to determine what would work best for your children...read more