The holidays should be a time of peace and family, but for some families going through a divorce or already separated, it can be difficult to think about not having your children for all holidays. We want to give some pointers on how to share time with your children through the holiday season, but also how to enjoy the time without them.
Read MoreA huge part of divorce is family finances - both planning before a divorce and maintaining during the process. This can be daunting, but here are a few tips.
Read MoreAs summer ends, parents and children will have to consider their options for the upcoming school year. Determining whether or not your child will go back to school is a big decision and it is possible you and your co-parent may be at odds.
Read MoreWhich parent will pay for college? It depends! Unlike other support calculations, there is no formula in the law for allocating college; instead, there are factors the court considers. This is typically decided in a child’s senior year of high school or perhaps when the child already begins college.
Read MoreUltimately, it is up to the parties how long the divorce process will take. Different factors will play a role in the length of your divorce.
Read MoreFor a long time, the terms joint and sole custody were used to describe both the decision making authority over children and where the children lived the majority of their time.
Read MoreIf you want to move with your child, you may be able to do so but as in most family law issues, it depends on the circumstances surrounding your case.
Read MoreThere comes a point in some cases where the parties cannot settle on their various issues which means trial is inevitable and necessary. Even under normal circumstances, trials are a lot of work to prepare for. However, in time of the Covid-19 pandemic, trials are conducted online via zoom, carrying even more challenges. The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC can now say we have had a trial by zoom, which was made possible by our capable and hardworking team.
Read MoreCan I get divorced during the pandemic? Yes, it is possible! Courts are operating remotely, including doing prove-ups under a special protocol via Zoom. Further, The Law Office Of Erin M. Wilson LLC is working remotely to serve all our clients with the same diligence as if we were working in person! This includes negotiating and resolving contested and uncontested divorce cases.
Read MoreThe Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC is still open to assist families during the Covid-19 stay at home order. While the courts are not scheduled to re-open until at least May 18, 2020, our office is working 100% remotely on all aspects of divorce cases, child representation/Guardian ad Litem work, mediation, parenting coordination, and prenuptial agreements! Erin can coordinate with the Courts to get your divorce finalized quickly, even in the midst of Covid-19.
Read MoreCOVID-19 is changing the way our society is functioning right now. As parents, it is important to know your rights and responsibilities regarding parenting time. Governor Priztker issued an executive order on Friday, March 20th that orders individuals to stay at home - however, there are limitations and exceptions when it comes to parenting time.
Read MoreCo-parenting can be complicated enough without additional factors that throw a wrench into the system you and your co-parent have developed. The presence of coronavirus will alter the way that you co-parent. Here are some tips on how to be successful co-parents while dealing with coronavirus.
Read MoreThough co-parenting may be frustrating at times, the benefits of separated parents who have a cooperative relationship are endless. A cooperative relationship helps not only the child feel secure, but also gives both parents an easier transition from being an intact family to maintaining two households effectively. Here are a few tips we can give you based on our experience with both high conflict and cooperative families.
Read MoreIn some cases, Mom has an attorney, Dad has an attorney, but the most important person should also have an attorney - your child. This may be overwhelming or scary for the parents or the child, but I want to demystify what to expect and how to best prepare.
Read MoreIt’s unbelievable to me that the first year of my law firm is quickly approaching - January 17th to be exact. I am so grateful for all of the support I have received from my friends, family and colleagues. I know that sounds cliche, but truly the referrals and recommendations has made my practice more successful than I could have imagined.
Read MoreIt is not always an easy task for separated couples to learn to communicate, and often times just text messaging and email cannot meet the needs of a busy family planning for all of their kids’ pickups, appointments, school events, and extracurricular activities. Thankfully online tools and mobile applications exist to help facilitate communication between parents and ease the logistics of co-parenting.
Read MoreThe holidays should be a time of peace and joy, but for some families going through a divorce or already separated, it can be difficult to think about not having your children for all holidays. We want to give some pointers on how to share time with your children through the holiday season, but also how to enjoy the time without them.
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