Family Law

You haven't been happy in your marriage for a long time now, and you doubt that your spouse is either. You've begun to see divorce as the only way out. The idea of going through a divorce feels intimidating, but not because it means the end of your marriage. What...

When it comes to dividing property with your spouse in divorce, you may have heard that you can keep any inheritances and gifts that you alone received from third parties. Maybe your grandmother left you a sizeable amount of money when she died. Your parents may have...

A family business is likely a source of pride for the owners. It’s tangible proof of their hard work and dedication to a joint venture. While this is a positive thing, there are some challenges that can come if the couple decides that they need to divorce.  If you're...

If you’re fortunate, you won’t have to spend much – if any – time in court during your divorce. However, if there’s an issue that you and your spouse can’t resolve with the help of your attorneys, you may need to ask a family court judge to make a decision. The...

You've made the decision to end your marriage. At some point, you’re going to have to tell your children that you’re getting divorced. This can be a more complicated conversation than telling your spouse. Your spouse at least understands the issues in the marriage and...

As a divorced parent, meeting your children’s needs is likely your main priority. When you and your former spouse split up, they may have received an order to provide child support to help you do so. The order might have seemed fair upon your divorce. But its terms...

How old were you when you got married? Maybe you were one of those deeply in love high school couples who got married at 18. Maybe you waited until you graduated from college and got married shortly after. Perhaps you didn’t feel like settling down until you were in...

Going through a child custody case is a challenging experience for any parent. You’re facing a reduction in the amount of time you have with your children, and this can be frightening for you and them. When they aren’t with you, they are going to be with your ex....

Many decisions are made when you go through a divorce. One of these is that you have to divide the property that was part of the marriage. While your mind might turn to things like the marital home and vehicles, you also have to think about smaller assets, such as art...

Children often struggle when their parents go through a divorce. Trying to help them work through their own emotions as you try to handle everything related to the end of the marriage can be a challenge. There are several things that you can do that might help them,...