The newly enacted tax code will effect some very significant changes that directly impact the practice of family law and the nature of settlement negotiations in both divorce and custody cases. This article considers the impact on the payment of spousal support in divorce cases. As of this writing, I have practiced family law for […]
A divorce is the dissolution of a legal relationship and, perhaps equally as important, the breaking of emotional bonds between the spouses. If you read my November 15, 2015 blog on do-it-yourself divorces, then you know there are precious few divorces that should go forward without the benefit of an attorney representing your interests. […]
It is not uncommon for me to receive phone calls or emails from people inquiring whether they really “need” an attorney for their divorce. They don’t own much and they agree about everything. Often a brief conversation reveals that there are property issues they do not know how to handle or children involved with various […]
Commonly, divorce attorneys counsel our clients that the more amiable and cooperative s/he is in co-parenting after divorce, the better it is for the children. There is certainly plenty of evidence from psychological studies and statistic-keepers, to substantiate the view that acrimony between parents can only hurt the children. Children who have been put in […]
I am frequently contacted by potential clients who tell me that that want to mediate their divorces rather than “go to court.” Sometimes I get inquiries about collaborative law or arbitration. All of these are forms of what is called Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR. Depending on the nature of your relationship with your spouse, […]
Divorce can be one of life's most stressful events, even in the best of circumstances. Some divorces are handled in a fairly civilized manner, but unfortunately, many divorces are nasty, drawn-out and expensive procedures. If you or a loved one are about to go through a divorce, here are some tips to help minimize the […]
