Joint Custody

Joint Custody

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español Joint Custody Joint custody is a child custody arrangement that allows both parents to remain actively involved in raising their child after separation or divorce. Instead of assigning full authority to one parent, this arrangement encourages continued...
No Fault Divorce

No Fault Divorce

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español No Fault Divorce A no fault divorce is a legal process that allows a married couple to end their marriage without assigning blame or proving wrongdoing by either spouse. Instead of presenting evidence of adultery, abuse, abandonment, or other fault-based...
Legal Separation

Legal Separation

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español Legal Separation A legal separation is a formal court order that allows a married couple to live apart while defining their financial and parental responsibilities, yet the marriage itself remains legally intact. Many spouses choose this route when they...
Contested Divorce

Contested Divorce

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español Contested Divorce A contested divorce occurs when spouses are unable to agree on ending the marriage or on one or more key terms of the divorce. Disputes commonly involve child custody, parenting time, spousal support, child support, and the division of...