With summertime comes beautiful weather, outdoor activities, vacations and that sweet break from the school year for kids. The sudden lack of a consistent schedule, however, can pose difficulty for parents. This is all the more true for families that are navigating co-parenting between multiple households. Whether it’s your first summer co-parenting with a former […]
A new school year is underway for kids, and for parents that means the challenging task of navigating your child’s school calendar and extracurricular activities has also begun. Starting a new school year can be tough for any family, but when you are managing between two homes, it can be even more challenging. Co-parenting and […]
APPLETON, Wis. [Jan. 18, 2023] – McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, has named Katherine (Katie) Canadeo as a partner of the firm. Canadeo is a family law attorney, practicing since 2006, and primarily focused on matters such as initiating or responding to petitions for divorce, legal separation, guardianships, adoptions, family support and child […]
On a rerun of Judge Judy, a man brought a lawsuit against a woman to reclaim his dog. He told Judge Judy that someone stole his dog and the woman he sued was in possession of it. The woman replied that she bought the dog off a man in the street and has cared for […]
If you’re considering a divorce, it’s because what’s not working is far outweighing what is. We listen to stories about disintegrating marriages every day. Here are some of the very first things you should do when you come to the conclusion that your marriage isn’t and can’t ever be a healthy, peaceful place. 1. Educate […]
One of the aspects I love about my job is that I’m always learning new things. Some of the things are interesting facts, such as the 2015-2016 National Pet Owners Survey that reported that 65% of all American households have at least one pet. In fact, according to the American Humane Association, more households in […]
If you and/or your spouse own a business, it can complicate your divorce. For some, the business is a source of financial and marital stress. For others, it is the only thing holding the family together and a huge source of pride and accomplishment. Sometimes one spouse wants nothing more to do with the business […]
As many readers know, I am a huge William Shatner fan. I loved him as James Tiberius Kirk on ‘Star Trek,’ in his title role on ‘T.J. Hooker,’ and as attorney Denny Crane on ‘Boston Legal.’ I love his spoken word albums. I even love him in other law firm’s TV commercials. Because I have […]
As our nation and the world deals with the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, divorce and separated parents face many unique challenges. Most people, including our children, have experienced major changes in their daily lives. Some people are working more hours than ever before, for example, healthcare workers and grocers. Others are now working from home and […]
Co-parenting after divorce can be stressful, and rarely more so than during the holiday season. Don’t let tension or conflict between you and your ex-spouse threaten to undo your children’s expectations of a fun and loving holiday season. Here are some helpful tips for making the best of your situation: Plan ahead Having a court-ordered […]