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Jan 31
2010
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For the client, divorce is usually an emotional and chaotic event. Rightfully so. There is loss. There is grievance. There is often resentment. There is undoubtedly disagreement on some level. But for the family law practitioner, the client is well served by guidance down a defined, orderly path. Of course, the process takes time and with that, opportunity to be knocked off the path. However, there is an end and it's important and comforting to understand how you'll get there. For the individual about to go through the process, here are the basics.
The categories of issues that must be resolved in a divorce can be easily grouped into the following topics which, together, form the acronym, "PEACE." Today's entry is an introduction to the acronym and some more in depth discussion regarding the first issue.
P - Parental Responsibility / Timesharing
