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Novel Coronavirus and Job Loss

April 3, 2020 By Paula Locke Smyth

Novel Coronavirus and Job Loss

The Novel Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in businesses closing and many people losing their jobs.  The unemployment rate has skyrocketed and may continue to climb.  This leaves many parents who pay court-ordered child support in a difficult spot. If you have court-ordered child support payments withheld from your paycheck, there are some things you need to know about how that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: COVID-19

Preparing for Court

March 25, 2020 By Paula Locke Smyth

Preparing for Court

Many people are confused about what it means to go to court.  Some think it is an informal legal process where a discussion takes place, a decision is made, and the divorce is final.  In fact, there may be several court hearings throughout the case in an attempt to resolve the issues.  Whether it is the first court hearing to get temporary court orders, or a hearing where the Judge … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Court

Divorce Mistakes: Texting and Social Media

February 25, 2020 By Paula Locke Smyth

older woman with two phones

Texting while divorcing, or posting on FB, Twitter or other social media platform, are all things you should not do while in the middle of a divorce.  Airing your thoughts, frustrations, and misery on social platforms can come back to haunt you later.  Anything you put out there can and will be used against you in court. Texts and Social Media Posts are Easily Misinterpreted As for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: Communication, Mistakes, social media

Why Is It Important to Have A Child-Centered Divorce?

February 19, 2020 By Paula Locke Smyth

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When people divorce, their children may hear their parents arguing and feel like it is somehow their fault.  They wonder what will happen to them.  At our law office, we help parents step back from their own emotional issues and work to have a child-centered divorce. Child-Centered Divorce Using the Collaborative Process A collaborative divorce is a way that a couple can part ways … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: Child-Centered, Children, Importance

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