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News
What Happens if Your Child Refuses Visitation…CHILD CUSTODY & PARENTING TIME If your child refuses visitation with the other parent, you generally should continue following your custody or parenting-time order…
Common Law
Common Law Marriage in California: Are You…COMMON LAW MARRIAGE IN CALIFORNIA Living together for years does not make a couple legally married in California. But a valid common law marriage…
Company News
Modern Family Law Expands in Georgia with…Company NewsPublished August 19, 2026 Modern Family Law in Georgia Modern Family Law now has three family law offices in Georgia: Atlanta, Alpharetta, and…
Custody
Vaccinations and Child Custody: What Happens When…Medical Decision-Making & Child Custody Vaccinations and Child Custody: What Happens When Parents Disagree? When separated or divorced parents disagree about vaccinating their child,…
Custody
Can Marijuana Use Affect Child Custody?Child Custody & Parenting Safety Can Marijuana Use Affect Child Custody? Yes. Marijuana use can affect a child-custody or parenting-time case when it impairs…
Custody
Is 50/50 Custody the Standard? Understanding Equal…Parenting Time & Child Custody Is 50/50 Custody the Standard? Understanding Equal Parenting Time A 50/50 parenting schedule is not automatically the right—or legally…
Custody
Custody Battle Blunders: Top 10 Mistakes To…Last Updated: July 2026 •Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes The biggest custody battle mistakes are usually avoidable behaviors that create conflict, undermine credibility, or…
Contempt of Court Proceedings
Contempt of Court in Family Law: The…Last UpdatedJuly 23, 2026 Reviewed ForCurrent U.S. Family-Law Enforcement Landscape Reading Time24 Minutes Contempt of court is the violation of a court’s authority or…
Custody
Who Claims a Child on Taxes When…Updated: July 22, 2026 Current for: 2025 federal tax returns filed in 2026 Estimated reading time: 16 minutes The parent with whom the child…
Child Support
If I Make $1,000 a Week, How…Last reviewed: July 2026 • Estimated reading time: 15 minutes • Reviewed by Modern Family Law If you make $1,000 a week, you earn…
Custody
What Can Be Used Against You in…Last Updated: July 2026 Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes Anything that raises concerns about your child’s safety, stability, or well-being may be used against…
Divorce
The Stages of Divorce: Emotional and LegalLast Updated: July 2026 | Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes Quick Answer The five emotional stages of divorce are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and…
Divorce
Georgia Divorce Laws (2026): What You Should…Last Updated: June 23, 2026 Reading Time: 12 Minutes Attorney Reviewed Cynthia Griffin Managing Partner (Atlanta) | Georgia Family Law Attorney Key Takeaways ●…
Custody
How To Enforce A Child Custody Order…When a parent violates a child custody order in Texas, it can create stress, confusion, and disruption for both you and your child. Fortunately,…
News
California's New Child Support Guidelines: What You…California is making significant strides toward a more equitable child support system with the implementation of Senate Bill 343. Taking effect on September 1,…
Custody
7 Things A Judge Will Always Ask…Preparing for a custody hearing can feel overwhelming, even for parents who are confident in their relationship with their child. Judges follow a structured…
Divorce
Child Custody In San Jose: What Local…When families in San Jose face child custody decisions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by both the legal process and the emotions that come…
Custody
How To Modify A Parenting Plan In…Parenting plans are meant to provide stability and structure for children after a divorce or custody case. But as life changes, sometimes those plans…
