On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jan 25, 2018 | adoption, Firm News
Most of us know a family whose lives have been enriched through adoption or an adult who was adopted into a loving family. What many people don’t understand are the decisions that come into play when adoption is the best option. One of the first things a family...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jan 24, 2018 | adoption, Firm News
An unplanned pregnancy can bring about mixed emotions for a variety of reasons. Some parents-to-be are concerned about their lack of financial resources and personal support network. Others are concerned about being able to care for the new child and the...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jan 24, 2018 | child custody, Firm News
Several decades ago, it was typical for a family court judge to rule that the mother is the default parent and that fathers would be awarded the right to visit their child on a set schedule. That approach has been revised over the past few years as more courts are...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jan 22, 2018 | divorce, Firm News
Years ago, if a suspicious spouse wanted to keep tabs on a partner, he or she might resort to hiring a private detective to gather evidence of infidelity or other breaches of trust. While this may have been unsettling for the target of the spying, it may pale in...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jan 5, 2018 | blog, Firm News
Perhaps you and your soon-to-be former spouse made the conscious decision to stay out of court. You want to use mediation to resolve your issues and reach a fair and equitable settlement. You both agree that this provides you with the best option for ending your...