Family Law

Before you got married, both you and your spouse likely had your own separate property or material possession. Some couples have very little in the way of separate assets when they marry, but others have a significant amount, especially when getting married later in...

If you have a prenuptial agreement and you are planning to get divorced, the odds are high that you’re counting on that agreement. You may have used it to protect your wealth or your business, for instance, and you assume it is going to do so.  Your prenup may, in...

When you hear people talk about the reasons for their divorce, they often do not have a concrete reason, like a spouse having an affair. Instead, they just say that they were drifting apart and they were no longer happy. You don’t need any more of a reason than this...

Many individuals are aware of what child support's purpose is. It helps ensure that both parents equitably share the costs associated with raising their child. There is one detail that parents often wonder about with child support, though. That is what expenses they...

Most divorced moms and dads have parental rights. However, certain factors may result in a judge depriving a parent of their custodial rights. You need to understand what these are so that you don't unintentionally lose custody of your kids. Neglecting your child A...

Maybe your fiance suggested a prenuptial agreement and you took offense at the idea. Perhaps you told your co-workers that you recently got engaged and they asked if you planned to draft a prenuptial agreement. Although your instinct may be to decline such a...

The decision to divorce is a uniquely personal one. Many individuals and couples struggle with the question of whether divorce is the right option. Going to therapy, either as a couple or on your own can help you “find clarity,” as one therapist puts it, and make a...

If you’re fortunate, your spouse will not try to hide, deplete or sell assets during your divorce to prevent dividing them with you as they should and as the law requires. However, sadly, some people attempt to do exactly that –- either to walk away from the marriage...

Adjusting to a tighter budget after a divorce isn't easy. When you are the one providing for most of your children's needs, it can be even more difficult. You may not make enough money on your own to over rent and groceries, let alone your child’s clothing and other...

Some people tragically see their stepchildren as burdens instead of as gifts. If you have a great relationship with your stepchild, that's already better than what many families have. However, you may not feel satisfied with your current situation. After all, if your...