Joint Custody

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español Joint Custody Joint custody is a family law term that refers to a child custody arrangement in which both parents share the decision-making responsibilities and physical care of the child. Joint custody arrangements are often made during divorce...

No Fault Divorce

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español No Fault Divorce A no fault divorce is one in which neither spouse blames the other for the end of the marriage. The couple seeking a no-fault divorce merely must assert that they are incompatible, or that irreconcilable differences exist between them. In a...

Legal Separation

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español Legal Separation An arrangement in which a married couple lives apart but remains legally married following a court order. A couple that want to get a divorce, but needs time to work out certain financial issues, may obtain a legal separation in most...