Recent Blog Posts
The Benefits of Lump Sum Alimony
When talking about alimony most people discuss (or argue about) what the purpose of alimony will be. For example, whether alimony will be rehabilitative, or whether it will be permanent assistance to the payee (receiving) spouse. However, few people give thought to whether continued monthly alimony payments as opposed to a one time payment… Read More »
Timesharing Apps Cause Concern as More Judges Start Requiring Their Usage
It may not surprise you that there are apps that you can use on your phones to help you manage your custody and visitation schedules with your ex. What may surprise you is that some judges are mandating that divorced couples use these apps in an attempt to reduce fighting and keep families out… Read More »
How to Make Sure Your Prenuptial Agreement is Enforceable
The decision whether or not to sign a prenuptial agreement is certainly a personal one, and while there are strong valid legal reasons for doing so, ultimately the choice is yours. However, if you do decide that signing a prenuptial agreement is a good idea for you, steps should be taken to make sure… Read More »
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 »
