It’s absolutely essential to many people. They can’t imagine a future without their pets. Worse, they may fear that their divorcing spouse would not be as committed to their care as they themselves would be. The feelings of the children are engaged. How are pets...
The pandemic had already emboldened domestic abusers. Everyone is stressed, and that stress puts the loved ones of abusive people at risk. The pandemic has also made it more difficult for family members to physically separate from their abusers. It can be harder to...
The holidays are an important time for both parents and children. When it comes to parents who are or will be subject to parenting orders, some decisions need to be made on how to share this time fairly. Legally, the schedule for holidays, vacations and school breaks...
Some attorneys recommend that all their clients deactivate all their social media accounts as soon as they file for divorce or file any family law petition. That is because their clients sometimes make indiscreet comments or posts on their social media, and those can...
Would getting a divorce ruin your life? Many people who get divorced end up happier and more satisfied than they were during the marriage. After all, if you’re thinking about divorce, there are serious problems in your marriage. While going through a divorce can be...
Spousal maintenance, commonly known as “alimony,” is not appropriate in every divorce. It is generally awarded only while one spouse is unable to be self-sufficient. In those situations, the court can award spousal maintenance in an amount and for a period of time it...
In a contested divorce, you may need the court to determine how to divide your assets. Assuming you and your divorcing spouse cannot agree, you will need to obtain a valuation of the assets you plan to divide. You may also wish to analyze your income and expenses or...
When it comes to more affluent clients’ divorces, there are several important concerns. First, you want to be sure your divorce attorney understands how to divide complex assets, such as family businesses and professional practices. Next, can the process be handled at...
Some parental decisions profoundly affect the children involved. Has your son- or daughter-in-law refused to allow you to see your grandchildren? This is especially common in these situations: Your child has died and their spouse opposes grandparent visitation Your...
If you have children and you’re in the military, you could be required to have a “family care plan.” This is a document that designates who will care for your children while you are on temporary duty, engaged in extended training, deployed, involuntarily recalled or...