Relocation and custody disputes are nothing new. Family courts have been adjudicating these types of cases for years. Parents need (or want) to move for a variety of reasons such as pursuing new job opportunities or wanting to be closer to their family. But what happens if the relocation request is due to environmental factors […]

When it comes to estate planning, many people think of wills, trusts, and dividing up assets. But for parents of minor children, one of the most important decisions to make is choosing a legal guardian. If something unexpected happens to you, who will step in to raise and care for your children? At LPEP, we […]

People move for many reasons – a new job, getting married or remarried, to be closer to family, access to better education or employment opportunities, wanting a change of scenery or climate, etc. If you’re planning to move but have a child custody agreement in place, however, you will need to consider some additional steps […]

Child custody situations are rarely easy or cut-and-dried. One issue that might come up is when the custodial parent wants or needs to move out of state. What if you need to move out of the country? Can you take your children with you? How does the court decide? While each case is unique, there […]

Family relationships can be complicated. Unfortunately, children sometimes find themselves in situations of abuse or neglect that lead them to seek a legal separation from one or both parents. Severing or limiting legal ties with a parent can take various forms, depending on the age of the child and the jurisdiction. The following are a […]