Blog Posts in June, 2017 Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 30-Jun-2017 Guardianship vs. Custody While it may seem similar, guardianship and custody of a child are not the same things. In a divorce proceeding, two parents must decide how to split custody between them. If they can’t agree a judge will decide for them based on the best ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 20-Jun-2017 Why It's Important to Establish Paternity If you and your partner have children together, it may not matter much socially whether or not you are married. You may get a few passing glances here and there, but staying unmarried isn’t as uncommon as it used to be. The problem happens when ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 8-Jun-2017 Signs of Domestic Violence It’s hard to know what happens behind closed doors. People experiencing the daily trauma of domestic violence often feel unsafe or scared to tell someone else about the abuse. They could also fear that, even if they do tell, no one will believe ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 2-Jun-2017 Summer Break Custody Summer break custody can be difficult to negotiate between two parents. Most kids are on summer vacation, meaning they’ll be home the majority of the time. If both parents work, this free time could present a problem. There is also the question ... Continue Reading