According to the most recent census data available, nearly three million children are being raised by their grandparents. That figure represents an 8 percent increase since the 2000 census. Much of the increase is being attributed to the bad economy over the past few years. In fact, the increase in grandparent custody started in 2008 […]
For members of the military, divorce can be a complicated process. Unfortunately, military life is often difficult, and troops are subject to overseas deployment. Because of the difficulties of military life, many family law judges have been hesitant to give soldiers custody of their children in a divorce. The Pentagon had opposed the idea of […]
Many recent studies have shown that children of divorce are at an increased risk for mental health problems, as well as having educational and social difficulties. However, other studies have estimated that between 70 and 75 percent of children with divorced parents do not have any significant problems. Why would so many children avoid the […]
Charlie Sheen’s two sons have been removed from his home after his ex-wife received a stay-away against him. Sheen’s ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, won a restraining order against the father of her children after issuing claims that he had threatened her life. Sheen, known for his recent role on the CBS comedy series “Two and a […]
Our Milwaukee readers will remember Dwyane Wade’s success on the basketball court with Marquette Univeristy. Earlier this month, Wade had success in a court of law and he won his child custody case. Wade was granted sole custody and control of his two sons. The boys arrived in Miami, where Wade lives and plays professional […]
The highly discussed and publicized divorce between television star Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller has finally reached a point of agreement over terms of child custody. They have two two-year-old twin boys, and their custody is based on a highly customized and rigidly structured plan. Both Sheen and Mueller have dealt with alcohol and drug […]
In December, we wrote about the serious problem of international child abduction by parents. The most common scenario for international child abduction involves a marriage and divorce between citizens of different countries. All too often, one of the parents will attempt to ignore a valid child custody order and take the child to another country. […]
Calling it “a year full of challenges,” actress Halle Berry admitted that she was finally satisfied to be at the end of a lengthy child custody dispute with her ex-partner Gabriel Aubry. Berry and Aubry are the parents of a three-year-old girl and have been going rounds in family court since last May when the […]
In Wisconsin, a judge who makes child custody decisions needs to keep the best interests of the child a primary consideration. Broadly defined, a child’s best interests include maintaining his or her relationships with parents, siblings, and other family members as well as the mental and physical health of the parties. A judge can consider […]
The Japanese government has moved closer to changing its family law system, including the rules governing international child custody. According to Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano, the Foreign Ministry office would manage cases of international child kidnapping along with the search for abducted children. The new plan would bring Japan closer in line with the […]
Mon-Fri: 8:30-5:00
After hours and weekend appointments are available.
