Family Law

Divorce, by its very nature, is tough enough. And things can get even more complicated when one of the parties has a personality disorder. If you are divorcing a narcissist, it is important to appreciate that the process is likely to be uniquely challenging....

Depending on the circumstances of the divorce or separation, the family court will grant one parent physical custody of the child while the other gets visitation rights. This is known as a custody order and it is legally binding. However, it is not uncommon for the...

Some people think “out of sight, out of mind” is a good maxim regarding assets in a divorce. Yet, it is not a legal option, and anyone doing so could lose the whole lot. Courts that realize one spouse is hiding assets from the other can order the cheating spouse to...

Historically, the prenuptial agreement has endured a largely poor reputation. Whether this was from news reports of celebrity divorces or how content creators portrayed the document in popular media, individuals often saw them in a negative light. Fortunately, people...

Your spouse alone cannot give you permission to adopt their child. You also need the other parent’s permission. If you adopt the child, that parent will forfeit their parental rights, and they might not be willing to do so. If they refuse, your only chance is to ask a...

When you get engaged, you are not thinking about a divorce. This means you are not considering who gets what property you both bring into your marriage. This is a mistake. You do not know what will happen once you are married and sharing a home. Things happen....

It won’t be long before 2022 is here – and that means tax season is about to start. Claiming your children as your dependents to reduce your tax burden is a no-brainer when you’re married. If you’re divorced, however, the issue gets significantly more complicated....

You’re ready for your divorce to be over – but it seems like each new day brings another challenge. Your spouse can break an agreement faster than they make one, and it seems like they’re constantly filing new motions for discovery or requests for hearings. When one...

In reality, you consider your stepchild part of the family, just like you do your children. However, it is important to formalize this arrangement to avoid any loose ends. Besides giving your child a sense of belonging, formally adopting them means that you can make...

The holidays can get quite lonely if you are newly divorced. The fact that you are no longer surrounded by your family may take the joy out of the festive period. However, life has to move on, and you may need to find new ways of having a positive experience despite...