Recent Blog Posts
What is an Annulment?
Most people know what a divorce is, and may have heard of an annulment. But you may not know what an annulment is, what its legal effects are, or when it comes into play. Although an annulment is rare, annulments are still ordered in the right circumstances. Annulments and Divorces A divorce is a… Read More »
How Will Bankruptcy Affect Child Support and Alimony?
When people get divorced they often give little thought to what will happen if they, or their ex, file for bankruptcy in the future. Spouses in a divorce may take the position that they could care less if the other spouse filed for bankruptcy. Alternatively, a spouse may think that bankruptcy will save them… Read More »
Is Drug Usage an Issue in Divorce Cases?
Drug use can be a sensitive topic when it is brought up in the course of a divorce. For the purposes of this blog, we’ll discuss drugs as being illegal drugs, not prescription drugs, or even abuse of prescription medications. Drug use can have an impact on decisions that judges make in family law… Read More »
Dealing With Pre-Existing Injuries in Car Accidents
If you are in a car accident, a major focus of the insurance company for the other side (or the attorney for the defendant if you file a lawsuit) will not just be the scope and extent of your injuries, but also whether the car accident actually caused your injuries. You may be quick… Read More »
Minimizing the Costs of Divorce
A very pressing and very legitimate concern when someone gets divorced is how much the divorce will cost them. Studies have been done comparing the costs of divorce state by state, and there are things that you can do to try to minimize the financial burden of your divorce. The Cost of Divorce by… Read More »
Father Ordered to Pay $150,000 in Child Support 50 Years After Divorce
In a case that demonstrates the importance of paying court ordered child support – as well as the importance of complying with court orders to pay support – a 74-year-old mother has been awarded $150,000 in back owed child support, despite her divorce being finalized 50 years ago. The divorce court had ordered the… Read More »
Be Careful What You Post on Social Media
Social media is everywhere, and most of us consider it relatively harmless. But the things that we put on social media in the form of words, pictures or videos, can come back to haunt us. If you are in the middle of a divorce, or are anticipating being divorced, it’s important to be mindful… Read More »
Can You Disestablish Paternity?
Families take many forms nowadays, and they aren’t always traditional. Plenty of children are born to unmarried parents, who are loving and caring and provide great home environments for their kids. But if you are unmarried and have a child, there are some legal issues that you may want to keep in mind when… Read More »
The Benefit of Taking on Additional Marital Debt
When you are working out the areas of your divorce, one of the things you will have to decide on is who will be responsible for the marital debt. Both spouses may treat marital debt as a hot potato, trying to get rid of it by giving it to the other spouse as fast… Read More »
Does Adultery Matter in a Divorce Case?
Adultery is devastating to any relationship, including a marriage. The violation of trust can cause bitter feelings that can not only lead to divorce, but that infect the divorce process, making it hard for the parties to make rational decisions through feelings of anger, hurt, shame, and upset. But does adultery legally matter in… Read More »
