Family Law Author
Derek Malone
Derek Malone is a specialist in the financial aspects of family law, including property division and the tax implications of divorce. His advanced degree in taxation makes him uniquely qualified to handle complex financial cases.
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Articles by Derek Malone
Mother Won't Let Father See Child Without a Custody AgreementCan You Get a Court-Appointed Attorney for Child Custody Cases?Is Taking Someone's Phone Considered Domestic Violence?Booster Seat Laws in NC: What Parents Need to KnowHow to File a Petition for Dissolution of MarriageHow to Access Public Divorce Records OnlineDoes Sole Legal Custody Terminate Parental Rights?If the Father Is Not on the Birth Certificate, Can He Fight for Custody?How to File a Petition for Divorce and What to IncludeDo You Have to Be Separated Before Getting a Divorce?How to File for an Uncontested Divorce With ChildrenCan You File a Restraining Order for Someone Else?How to Get Emancipated: Steps to Gain Legal IndependenceWhat Is a Dissolution of Marriage and How Does It Work?How Much Does It Cost to Terminate Parental Rights?Can I Mail Divorce Papers to the Court? Filing Rules ExplainedWhat Is a Status Hearing in Family Court?How to Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer Step by StepCan I Change My Child's Last Name to My New Married Name?Child Support and Parental Rights: Obligations and ExceptionsCustody Modification Steps for Non-Custodial ParentsBringing Children to Court: Guidelines and AlternativesWhen Can Teens Choose Their Living Arrangements in Custody?Text Messages as Evidence in Child Custody DisputesFamily Representation in Court: Roles and Legal BoundariesNotarization and Settlement Agreement Validity ExplainedLegal Aspects of Relinquishing Parental CustodyAdopting at 18: Legal Steps and Key ConsiderationsNavigating CPS: Parental Rights and Legal ResponsibilitiesUnderstanding Peaceful Contact Orders and Their Legal Impact