Daily Archives: October 31, 2017

4 Co-Parenting Tips

Posted on October 31 2017 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

If you have children and are getting a divorce, you will most likely need to work with the other parent on custody decisions. While this can be difficult, there are some steps you can take to make the process easier.

Here are 4 tips for co-parenting:

Put your children first. Make decisions that are in your children’s best interests.
Keep communication lines open. Good communication can avoid misunderstandings and keep your children from getting caught in the middle.
Make documents accessible. Creating a shared document or file that both parents can access can help you quickly share all of the essential information about your children.
Hire an experienced family-law attorney. Legal professionals familiar with child-custody issues are essential to ensuring a smooth co-parenting plan.

Spivak Law Firm handles all areas of family law, including: child custody, child support, divorce, spousal support, and Protection From Abuse (PFA). To speak with an experienced child custody attorney, call Spivak Law Firm as (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.

PFA and Same-Sex Couples

Posted on October 31 2017 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

In May, Louisiana lawmakers voted to remove the requirement that a victim be of the opposite sex of the alleged offender to be considered a victim of domestic violence.

Representative Patrick Connick, the author of the bill, has argued that because the U.S. Supreme Court has legalized gay marriage, same-sex couples should be receiving equal protection under the law.

In Louisiana, a person charged with committing domestic violence is held for 72 hours, in part to allow the victim to find a safe place to stay to escape further abuse. LGBT victims haven’t had that protection, which already puts them at risk.

Spivak Law Firm helps victims of domestic violence get the legal protections they need at Protection From Abuse (PFA) hearings and by working with prosecutors on criminal domestic-violence cases. To schedule a consultation, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.

3 Ways To Prepare For Divorce

Posted on October 31 2017 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

The divorce process is a stressful and emotionally difficult time, but there are things you can do to prepare.

Here are three ways to prepare for divorce:

Know your finances and make sure to obtain access to financial records, account statements, and other financial documents.
Avoid social media, as pictures, posts and Internet activity is commonly used as evidence in custody and parenting time disputes.
Set money aside for legal and other professional fees.

Spivak Law Firm handles all areas of family law, including: divorce, child custody, child support, and PFA hearings. To speak with an experienced family law attorney, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390