Family Law

You decide that you want to get a divorce, but you know that the conversation with your spouse can be difficult. It’s also the next step that you have to take, simply letting them know about your decision. Some people wait to do this until they serve the divorce...

Many people focus on the adults when there’s a divorce, but parents must consider how their decisions will impact the children. This is a significant change for them because the only household situation they’ve known is changing. It may behoove some parents to...

One of the first questions people ask when talking about divorce is what will happen to their property. Spouses share ownership of everything from vehicles to houses, so there can be a lot of uncertainty about what will happen with those shared assets. Some couples...

Divorce can be one of the most difficult periods of a person's life. This is because you have to part ways with the version of your future that you had in your mind. For many years, it's likely that you took for granted that you will spend the rest of your life with...

When many people think of divorce, they envision lengthy court proceedings that span months or years, slowly draining the resources of both parties. Fortunately, that doesn't have to be the case. There are many paths to resolving divorce without a bitter (and...

For some, creating an estate plan is a way of dividing assets to ensure every heir receives a fair and equal share. Many plan their estates this way because they feel their children are deserving, and others simply want to prevent disputes and hard feelings among...

If you are thinking about filing for divorce after the New Year, you know that you have a difficult road ahead. No matter how amicable you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse may be, it will be a process that will bring significant financial changes to your life. This is...

For some people, estate planning can prove more difficult than it may for others. You may find this to be the case if you have family relationships that have become fractured over time. You may, for example, have certain concerns about leaving part or all of your...

Negotiating with your spouse to develop an agreement regarding property division, maintenance, child custody and child support is a good way to retain control of the situation. If you are not able to agree, the decision goes into the judge's hands. Although you have...

Many people who are divorcing are not sure what to expect. Will it be contentious? What will I get to keep? What will happen to my finances? If you don't know anything about the divorce process, the unknowns may seem overwhelming.Some divorces are short, simple, and...