This article is the third in a multi-part series on women’s rights in divorce cases. While divorce laws are supposed to apply equally to both spouses, there are issues unique to women in divorce worth considering. It’s essential to have a competent attorney who...
In Part I, we covered what may happen before a divorce. In this Part II, I will discuss what may occur once a divorce is filed and possibilities for when the divorce is finalized. During Divorce Proceedings Final Decree for Divorce A Final Decree for...
Divorce is a tumultuous time in anyone’s life. Significant changes will occur related to children, finances, and living situations. In this blog, I will address questions related to changes in living situations, and how to best prepare for these changes. Part I...
If you feel that your child is at risk of immediate and irreparable harm, Delaware Family Court can grant emergency custody to a parent under emergency circumstances by filing a Motion and Affidavit for Emergency Ex Parte (without notice to the other party) Order or a...
Going through a contested divorce or custody dispute leaves many people struggling to pay the bills while keeping an attorney retained. If the Court decides to appoint a Guardian ad Litem to your case, it can add extra stress. Here’s what to know about a Guardian ad...
This article is the second in a multi-part series on women’s rights in divorce cases. While divorce laws are supposed to apply equally to both spouses, there are issues unique to women in divorce worth considering. It’s essential to have a competent attorney who...
This article is the first in a multi-part series on women’s rights in divorce cases. While divorce laws are supposed to apply equally to both spouses, there are issues unique to women in divorce worth considering. It’s essential to have a competent attorney who...
How long you go through your divorce will depend on several factors. In many ways, the length of time for your divorce depends more on non-legal factors than legal ones. In Virginia for example, spouses cannot get divorced in less than one year if they have minor...
There are two types of custody, legal and physical. Legal custody is about who makes decisions for a child. Physical custody is what determines each parent’s time with the child. When parents have joint legal custody, it means they have equal say over major decisions...
Ms. Godfrey has been practicing law for 13 years. Prior to joining WhitbeckBeglis, she founded her own private practice in 2016 in Oklahoma City. She focuses on family law, which includes divorce, child support, custody modifications, Guardian ad Litem, adoption, and...
