Single mothers are often confronted with whether they would like the father’s name on the birth certificate. If you did not list the father’s name on the birth certificate immediately after the birth, however, there are ways to add his name later in the state of...
Today, there are many spouses (both female and male) who are victims in abusive relationships. For some people, it may be easier to recognize the signs of abuse. Others may find it more difficult or aren’t ready to acknowledge the situation. If you’re in an abusive...
It’s common for stepparents to want to adopt their stepchild. In fact, this is the most common form of adoption. Once the process is complete, the stepparent will have the same rights as the biological parents. This process isn’t necessarily easy, especially if the...
As you work through a divorce, the topic of children and custody is bound to come up. It doesn’t help when two seemingly similar terms are brought up – legal custody and physical custody. Determining a custody agreement is one of the more critical aspects of a...
Going through a divorce as a father can be tough. Custody isn’t automatically given to a child’s father like it is for a child’s mother. Unlike the mother, a father’s custody rights can be taken away if you don’t know what they are. If you were unmarried when your...
Going through a divorce is challenging enough. The last thing you’d want to go through is still having to work with your ex professionally in a family business. While you’d rather be staying far away and living your own life, you still have to go to work and keep up a...
