Divorce Lawyer “Everyone should have a will.” You’ve probably heard this advice from everyone from your financial advisor to your great uncle Larry. It is good advice. At least, it is true that everyone should have a plan for the distribution of their assets when they die. The advantages of estate planning are numerous and … Read more
Child Custody and Visitation The family court prefers that once a court order or decision regarding the custody or visitation of a child is made, it stays the same. Sometimes, these orders become impractical. In this situations it may be possible to change the terms and conditions of the court order. To do this, very … Read more
At the end of most long time committed relationships, somebody ends up having to move out. This can be a very emotional and stressful time. Moving can be stressful under the best of circumstances, but at the conclusion of a relationship, it can especially be the case. Sometimes, removing yourself from a hostile environment is … Read more
The last thing that any self-aware parent wants is for the stresses of everyday life to affect his or her kids. Parenthood usually results in an instinct to protect one’s offspring from harm and from any stresses that are not absolutely necessary for building character. As a result, it can be particularly maddening when the … Read more
If you’re preparing to file divorce papers and petition the court for child support, you might be wondering if the noncustodial parent is obligated to help pay for your child’s private school tuition. Or, perhaps you’ve already divorced and would like to modify the child support agreement to accommodate your child’s new school tuition. In … Read more
When your divorce is finalized and you and your ex are finally able to part ways, it can feel like a relief to finally be able to move on with your life. What many may not realize is that a finalized divorce doesn’t necessarily mean waving goodbye to your ex forever. This is especially true … Read more
Divorce can be a very complicated and stressful process, in which each spouse may finally sigh a heavy breath of relief when it is finally over. But, there is something people may forget about doing once the divorce is finalized. Any major life transition can necessitate an updating of a person’s estate plan. About every … Read more
Sometimes life throws us unexpected events that change the course of our lives. We may become divorced, suffer the loss of relatives, have new births in the family or acquire a significant amount of money. It is recommended that people review their estate plan every three to five years, or so. But, when unexpected events … Read more
In the midst of a divorce, there are plenty of changes that both you and your children may have to go through. Prior to or post divorce, typically one of the two parents must make arrangements to move out of the home formerly shared together. Trying to figure out how you are going … Read more
Regardless of whether things ended between you and your former spouse amicably, there may still be changes that are difficult to digest. You may not only have to split up what you built together during your marriage, but you now must also venture into the world on your own as a solo person, instead of … Read more