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The most difficult decision you will have to make is whether or not you will be able to change the relationship you are in to make it "livable", or do you separate because that is not reality. The decision should not be made lightly, as there are many avenues to resolve the problem, including relationship counseling.

The worries that you have are not uncommon:

Do I have enough money to survive on my own?

Can I make it through the difficulties of separation?

What will happen to me and my dreams?

What about the children?

The reality is that there will undoubtedly be times when the worry is so overwhelming that you will believe that you cannot make it on your own--but that just is not true!

At the Martin Johnson Law Corporation, you can expect that we have encountered situations like yours in the past, and our team knows how to deal with them effectively and efficiently. We shall make a difference in your life, because you have legal rights, and do not deserve anything less!

Children, Custody or Adoption

There is absolutely nothing positive about a custody and access dispute, other than it is over. But the alternative to the short-term aggravation of a court proceeding is the long-term pain of continued strife and uncertainty. You are not alone in your fears, your concerns, and your worries regarding how the other parent is going to treat the most important person in your life...your child.

There will undoubtedly be times when the actions of the other parent will be so intolerable that you cannot believe that they are considering how it will affect the children--the truth is sometimes people do not think of the ramifications. But this is what our court system is designed to resolve.

At the Martin Johnson Law Corporation, you can expect that we have encountered situations like yours in the past, and know how to deal with them effectively and efficiently. We shall make a difference in your life, because your children deserve your love, your care, your attention, and most importantly, your protection.

There is a common misconception that after "X" period of months/years together, that you are considered married for all legal purposes. This is not correct. There is specific law regarding each and every aspect of the relationship. For instance, there are certain time limitations for spousal support, which are entirely different from child support. If you miss the time limitation, you may not get the support you are entitled to!

In some respects common-law style marriage relationships are much more complicated to deal with, as the law is not settled regarding the division of assets and liabilities. From financial considerations such as loans and mortgages, to vehicles and property, the specific circumstances of your case will dictate the outcome. Certainly, legal advice is essential, and this is what our court system is designed to resolve.

At the Martin Johnson Law Corporation, we have encountered situations like yours in the past, and know how to deal with them effectively and efficiently. We can make a difference in your life, because there is "Open Road ahead."