Family Law

If you and your spouse are able to negotiate your property division settlement, with the help of your legal teams, without having to rely on a judge to decide everything, you’ll likely reach an agreement that’s fair to both of you and that will let you move forward in...

If your children have flown the nest, you might feel it is time to end your marriage and begin a new chapter in your life. There has been an increase in the number of couples divorcing in their 50s or 60s, which some refer to as gray divorce. There are, however, some...

It’s quite common for children to think the divorce is their fault. It’s also common for parents to be worried about exactly this phenomenon. From the parents’ perspective, it is quite obvious that their divorce is not the child’s fault, and they don’t want to put...

The end of your marriage does not have to drive a wedge between you and your co-parent. You can settle your divorce amicably and continue working together in raising the children. Besides, a contested divorce is expensive, time-consuming and often unpredictable....

A divorce can hit everyone in the family quite hard, and this includes the grandparents. As a grandparent, you have to balance what you think is best for your own adult child with what is best for your grandchildren. This isn’t always easy. You may think that you hold...

Divorce is rarely pleasant. Issues like property division, child custody and alimony can be sources of contention for any couple.  With so much to focus on, it’s not unusual for some things to be forgotten – like your life insurance. However, most couples have each...

When a couple decides to divorce, it is not uncommon for spouses to become suspicious of their partners’ activities. Sometimes, they may even fear that the other party is trying to hide assets. This fear is often informed by a number of factors such as unexplained...

The divorce rate in the United States is said to be around 45%. Others will say that half of marriages end in divorce, but the truth is that the divorce rate has been dropping from the 1980s until today, so it is likely not that high. Even so, this does show that...

If you have been married for what is considered a long time or if you or your spouse make significantly more money than the other, the judge may order spousal support in your divorce proceedings. When spousal support is ordered, no matter if you are paying the support...

Divorce often comes with numerous embarrassing issues you need to address. Maybe your lawyer uncovers your spouse's gambling problem, which they managed to cover up by paying the credit card statement every month. Perhaps the reason you filed was that you discovered...