What is the Process of Mediation?
During a divorce, there are several methods of dispute resolution: mediation, arbitration, and litigation. An attorney is usually crucial in all forms but will play different roles for their client in each. If going through a divorce with minor children, you will likely be involved in some form of mediation, even if you choose litigation. […]
Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference & Which Is Right for You?
The primary difference between a legal separation and a divorce is one puts an end to your marriage, while the other doesn’t. Both arrangements help you begin to live a life apart from your spouse. What Does a Legal Separation Entail? A legal separation is when you obtain an official legal separation judgment from a […]
Do I Still Get Alimony if My Spouse Goes Bankrupt?
When a spouse has declared bankruptcy they have entered a legal status saying they are unable to pay their creditors. Alimony is a legally mandated payment from one spouse to another. The other spouse might worry that bankruptcy would affect alimony payment. This is not the case, but there are still some elements you must […]
What is a Restraining Order?
A restraining order, sometimes called a protective order, is a court order that can protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed. It imposes certain behaviors and requirements on the offender with legal consequences should the offender fail to comply. The person who obtains the restraining order is called the “protected […]
Why You Should File for Divorce First
Many people going through a divorce are often caught off guard by the initial filing. They may have felt the issues plaguing the marriage weren’t enough to warrant a divorce, or perhaps they thought they had conducted their undesirable behavior in secrecy. Whatever reasons prompted the divorce, the spouse caught unaware is at a disadvantage. […]
What Are Unreasonable Support Demands?
Every so often, we have a client come to us that is in need of a good defense lawyer to assist them with unreasonable support demands from their ex. We help our clients reach more reasonable demands that both parties can agree to. What qualifies as an unreasonable support demand? Here are a few examples […]
Pro and Cons of Signing A Prenuptial Agreement
Nearly one million divorces happen every year in the US. According to a survey carried out by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2010, three out of 4 lawyers said there was an increase in the demand for prenuptial agreements over a period of five years. A prenuptial agreement is a contract that a […]
