Who Gets Custody in a Divorce?

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Wondering who gets the kids in a divorce and how it is determined? As you might imagine, a lot plays into it. First, let’s talk about the different types of custody. Joint Physical Custody, Sole Physical Custody and Legal Custody These are the three main types of custody that come out of a divorce settlement. […]

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 […]

What is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim?

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Do you suspect there was a breach of fiduciary duty? Here are a few basics of what this means, how it can happen and the next steps.  What is Fiduciary Duty? At a high level, a person or organization with fiduciary duty is put in charge of someone or something that belongs to someone else. […]

What is Property and Business Division?

In a divorce, what is property and business division? At a high level, it’s just like it sounds. It refers to how much of a couple’s property is divided between the two parties, as well as how a business is divided. This can be tricky though, as there are a number of factors that go […]

What is a Marital Standards of Living Assessment?

The marital standard of living (often referred to as MSOL) is essentially a measure of the lifestyle enjoyed by a couple during marriage. It is most often used during a divorce case to help determine how much support one party should pay the other.  Several things go into this evaluation. Marital Standard of Living Assessment: […]

How Long Does Getting a Divorce Take?

How long does getting a divorce take? There is not a definitive answer for everyone. A lot of factors come into play such as where you live, how quickly the pair can come to agreement on terms of the divorce, and more.  Here are a few things that affect the overall timing. How Long Does […]

How do I Change My Name or My Child’s Name

Wondering how to change your name? Or maybe you’ve decided to change your child’s legal name? The good news is these processes are not too difficult, and we can help you with both. However, keep in mind there are a few differences between changing your own name as an adult and changing your child’s name. […]

Spousal Support 101 – The Basics

What is spousal support? How is it determined? This article explains what it is, how it’s calculated, how long it lasts and more.  What is Spousal Support? You’ll often hear spousal support and alimony used interchangeably. That’s because they are essentially the same thing. They are both payments for the support of an ex-spouse ordered by […]

What is Considered Domestic Violence?

What is considered domestic violence? Most people have some kind of idea what’s involved, but it’s actually a broader topic than most expect.  Here are the different types of domestic violence, along with a short explanation of each.  Types of Domestic Violence Physical Abuse -This is probably what most people think of. It’s any physically […]

Child Custody 101 – The Different Types of Custody

This Child Custody 101 article was crafted for one thing – to help simplify a complex subject. By the time you’re done reading this article, you’ll have a better understanding of the terminology often used when referring to the subject.  Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody This is a big one, so let’s start with it. […]