Every divorce is emotionally and financially challenging, at least to some extent. To ensure that assets are divided fairly, it’s best for both parties to hire an attorney. For a high asset divorce, it’s even more important to seek legal counsel. That’s because these types of divorces pose unusual challenges, such as the ones described below.
Read MoreMost divorce courts today encourage both parents in a terminated marriage to maintain a relationship with the children they share. For this reason, joint custody arrangements are the most common child custody arrangement after a divorce. This allows children to spend time with both parents, and gives both parents a say in major decisions impacting the children. But what happens if one of the parents has to move? Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreDivision of funds and assets is one of the more complicated and time-consuming parts of getting a divorce. This is especially true in high-asset divorce cases, when there is more to be divided. If you’ve received a large inheritance from a family member that passed away, odds are, you feel like those funds or assets should be yours, and yours alone. So, is your ex entitled to a portion of that inheritance in your divorce? There are several factors that impact the answer. Keep reading to learn more.
Read MoreSometimes, divorces are simple, amicable, and quick, and they offer both parties a clean break and a fresh start. Unfortunately, those times are relatively few and far between, and they almost never involve a business. When either partner owns a business, things can get messy very quickly. If you have a business, and you want to protect those assets during your divorce, here are a few things you should know.
Read MoreWhen you’re divorced, a legal document is created that outlines all of the conditions of your divorce, as declared by the divorce court, and as agreed upon by you and your ex-spouse. One of the major elements of a divorce agreement includes support payments. These may include alimony or other forms of spousal support, as well as child support payments. If you’re looking at modifying your divorce agreement for some reason, it’s important that you’re aware of some recent tax changes that may impact you a modified divorce decree.
Read MoreWhether you’re considering a divorce, pursuing civil litigation, or in need of any of our other areas of legal expertise, our legal team typically likes to begin with an initial case evaluation. What’s a case evaluation? In essence, this our first sit-down with you, when we go over the details of your case, your desired outcomes, and what we believe we can do for you. So, if you’re wondering what happens during a typical case evaluation, here’s a quick look at what we might cover in that first meeting.
Read MoreIn the relationship between a landlord and a renter, it can feel as if the power is entirely in the landlord’s favor. Though a rental contract is meant to protect the interests of both the renter and the landlord, most renters are either unaware of exactly what rights their agreement protects, or are too afraid of being kicked out to take any action against a landlord. Here’s what you need to know about your rights as a renter, if your landlord has violated your lease agreement.
Read MoreIn the past, an affair would have a huge impact on your divorce proceedings. If you could prove that your ex was having an affair, you would have a higher chance of receiving the divorce terms you ask for, such as a greater portion of the marital assets, or even sole custody of your children. Adultery was even grounds for both criminal and civil lawsuits. Now, however, things are a bit different. Here’s what you need to know about how an affair impacts your divorce in today’s world.
Read MoreChild custody agreements are often vital to maintaining a functional relationship between divorced parents and their shared children. These documents typically include many different terms that are established for the wellbeing of the child or children, and must be upheld by both parents. But what do you do if your ex refuses to stick to the child custody agreement? What courses of action are available to you? Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreIf you’ve been served with divorce papers, you may be wondering what sort of action you need to take now. Do you simply accept the filed divorce petition as your spouse has it? Or do you need to file paperwork of your own? What many people don’t know is that there are two types of forms you can file in response to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage: an Answer to the Petition, and a Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Here’s what you need to know about these forms and their role in your divorce.
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