Protect yourself from possible financial disaster! Spousal support is normally awarded so the recipient spouse can have some degree of financial independence. He or she can continue with the lifestyle they have been used to while the marriage was intact. Depending on the circumstances, spousal support can be awarded for a limited time or indefinitely…. Continue reading →
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Understanding family law
Are you confused about the division of marital assets, spousal support, and child custody? Are you concerned that your financial future will no longer be secure? If you are heading for divorce, chances are you have many questions. You need to understand your options. When you are involved in a family dispute, you need personal… Continue reading →
Prenuptial agreements
Many people are under the mistaken impression that prenuptial agreements are only for the rich and famous. This is not correct. A prenuptial agreement can benefit people of all incomes and asset levels. A proper agreement can provide a reassuring source of clarity for any couple. It details each party’s intentions regarding specific assets and… Continue reading →
Is your former spouse a “no-show” parent?
What do you do when your children are waiting for their father to arrive to spend a day with and he calls at the last minute to say he’s not coming? This is not the first time it’s happened. How do you handle all of the canceled weekends, the forgotten birthdays, and the missed school… Continue reading →
What is parental alienation?
Parental alienation is the intentional or unintentional influence an ex-spouse may have on your children after divorce. It’s when one parent starts to interfere in the other parent’s parenting time or visitation time through the children. It is not healthy to discuss your negative feelings or opinions about your former spouse with your child. Regardless… Continue reading →
Property division and tax consequences
When proceeding with divorce, it is very important for both parties to pay close attention to the relationship between divorce and taxes. The method in which assets are divided can have significant tax consequences to each of the spouses. Tax consequences pertaining to the division of assets in the marital estate plus payments of spousal… Continue reading →
What is spousal support?
Not all divorces require one spouse to pay spousal support to the other. If there is a significant income disparity between the couple and they have been married for a long time, the chances of one paying the other spousal support are great. The family court judge retains jurisdiction over the spousal support issue. If… Continue reading →
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
Divorce is an emotional experience that includes uncertainty and anger. There are some individuals that become extremely angry and resort to violence against their ex-spouse. It is a way for an individual to try and control the other person. Domestic violence or spousal abuse is considered to be any type assault committed against family members,… Continue reading →
Relocation matters
What happens when one parent wants to move away – sometimes across town and other times to a distant city or another state? He or she wants to take the child – your child. Before a judge will grant an order allowing the parent to make a move, certain issues must be addressed, which include:… Continue reading →
Domestic restraining order
Domestic restraining orders exist to protect individuals from abuse or harassment from another person, specifically a spouse or domestic partner. They are awarded with the intent of protecting the victim from the abuser. The restraining order prohibits the abuser from going to the victim’s home or place of employment, having written or oral communication with… Continue reading →
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