Child custody determinations arise in the context of a divorce with minor children and/or in a petition to establish child custody when the biological parents were never married. Often times, the parents can work together to create a child custody schedule and terms that they both will agree to ...
You're ready to file for divorce, but you're worried you will not be able to financially support yourself once the divorce is final. This is a common fear, especially when one spouse has been the primary money-earner and the other spouse has worked in the home or otherwise has deferred his/her c...
Potential clients often contact Sneed Law, PLLC about divorce when they are still living in the same residence with their spouse. These clients frequently ask “which one of us has to move out, once the divorce is filed?” The answer is neither party is required to leave the mutual residence...
First off, Idaho law requires that a party filing for divorce must have resided in Idaho for six (6) consecutive weeks prior to filing for divorce. Provided this initial legal requirement is met, the length of time it is going to take for a Court to enter a Judgment and Decree of Divorce after ...
Subject Matter Jurisdiction vs. Personal Jurisdiction Generally speaking, there are two "jurisdictional" hurdles that must be satisfied in every lawsuit. First, does the court have subject matter jurisdiction to hear the case? Second, does the court have personal jurisdiction over the parties...
You or your spouse has filed for divorce and each of you are seeking primary custody of the child/children. You believe it is in the best interests of the children that you be awarded primary custody. Whether or not you were the children's primary caregiver early in their lives (or more re...
You've been divorced or separated for some time. Fortunately, you received primary residential custody of your child/children and you were allowed to move with your kids to another part of Idaho, or perhaps you moved to Idaho from another state where the original custody order was entered. ...
What I am about to write might be obvious to most of you, but it needs to be said. Divorce is difficult. No, not the legal or procedural aspects, but rather the emotional, mental, and physical toll it can exact on both spouses and their children. Recently, this was made all too clear to me...
Over the last few years, I've accepted representation in an increasing number of residential construction defect cases, on behalf of both homeowners and contractors. In most cases however, it is the homeowner who comes to me with complaints about their general contractor's performance and workma...
Non-compete agreements are now commonplace in all types of employment and they are not going anywhere.
We're proud to announce that we have been selected to participate in the National Education Association Attorney Referral Program. This means Brad and John will be working some of the most important professionals in our communities – teachers – guiding them through their legal issues. Members of ...