Prenups exist for a reason – to protect an individual’s assets in case of divorce – and some couples do get them. So for the sake of argument, is a prenup a good idea? Should you ask the man or woman you’re planning on marrying for a prenup – or save some time and just…
Coronavirus is impacting every aspect of our lives and in ways that require more than simply “washing your hands.” The following are some key considerations to keep in mind when, in the midst of this epidemic, you are also in the midst of a divorce: Parent Communication. Parents should stay updated, and provide notice to the other…
STAY INFORMED & MODEL GOOD BEHAVIOR To best ensure the safety of your children, it is important that you monitor and stay up to date on the latest developments regarding COVID-19 via reliable news outlets. Adhere to all CDC and local/state recommendations by maintaining social distancing, washing your hands regularly and disinfecting surfaces and frequently used…
Mediation can take many different forms and has many different styles, but it’s essentially an alternative to formal court proceedings. A courtroom has an adversarial structure; generally there is a winner and a loser, and sometimes the results are unpredictable. Courtroom battles can also be drawn out and expensive. Mediation is not only for family…
Sometimes parents stay together “for the sake of their children,” even though they are living in great turmoil. An article discusses that staying in a toxic relationship is not always the better approach than getting a divorce. By staying in an unhealthy relationship for the sake of the kids, there could be effects on the…
A burial plot is treated for most purposes as being unlike any other piece of real or personal property. One does not own the actual land where the burial plot is. One only buys the right to be buried in the burial plot so long as the cemetery remains a cemetery. The right to be buried in…
A Parent Coordinator (PC) is usually a licensed mental health professional or an attorney assigned by the courts to manage ongoing issues in high-conflict parenting cases. The PC’s decisions then become court-ordered. We are also frequently seeing parents voluntarily engage a PC to help them with their conflicts around their children. The parents agree to…
Many people are getting married when they are closer to thirty years of age and not twenty years of age, as they did in the 1960’s. Many couples are also remarrying for a second or third time or more in their later years. These couples more than likely have children and wish to provide for…
Many people are getting married when they are closer to thirty years of age and not twenty years of age, as they did in the 1960’s. Many couples are also remarrying for a second or third time or more in their later years. These couples more than likely have children and wish to provide for…
While divorce is a challenging life experience for any individual to endure, it can be especially burdensome to women who are often left in the dark when it comes to managing investments, household finances or other financial and legal assets. Most newlyweds envision a lifetime of marital bliss. Statistics unfortunately prove otherwise. According to the…