The Custody Mediation Program addresses issues of child custody and visitation. Once a case involving custody or visitation is filed, the case is sent to the Custody Mediation Program. The court then orders the parties to attend an orientation session and at least one Custody Mediation. Preparation Prior to attending a mediation session with your…
One tool to assist you and your attorney in establishing your case as a primary care provider is a chart indicating the care you and your spouse have each provided for your child. The clearer you are about the history of parenting; the better job your attorney can do in presenting your case to the…
A property settlement agreement is a written document that includes all of the financial agreements you and your spouse have reached in your divorce. This may include the division of property, debts, child support, alimony, insurance, and attorney fees. The property settlement may be a separate document, or it may be incorporated into a court…
Trial preparation includes countless necessary tasks. These are just some of them: Developing arguments to be made on each of the contested issues Researching and reviewing the relevant law in your case Reviewing the facts of your case to determine which witnesses are best suited to testifying about them Reviewing, selecting, and preparing exhibits Preparing…
If your domestic violence case goes to court, the following may be useful exhibits: Photographs of injuries; Photographs of damaged property; Abusive or threatening notes, letters, texts or e-mails; Abusive or threatening voice messages; Videos or audio of your spouse abusing or threatening you (speak with an attorney prior to secretly recording anyone without their…