Many modern couples have a whole array of different assets to divide when they get divorced, including retirement accounts, stocks and bonds, and even life insurance policies. Your lawyer will help you navigate these complicated issues to reach an agreement.
It’s important for parents to know that visitation isn’t always a guarantee after the divorce is final. If your spouse has a history of violence or erratic behavior, it may be best to push for supervised visitation.
Individuals seeking a divorce that do not hire a lawyer commonly make mistakes that require hearings to be rescheduled, whether the issue is missed deadlines or forms filled out incorrectly. This can force both parties to the divorce to miss additional time from work and to lose money.
If you are going through a divorce, one of the best things that you can do to maintain your sanity is to let go and accept. Letting go and moving on will yield acceptance and help you to move past your marriage and get on with the rest of your life.
If you are not going for full or joint physical custody of your children, it’s still important to have proper representation in court. We will ensure that there is ample provision for visitation, thereby allowing you to continue to build a strong loving relationship with your children.
Are alimony payments indefinite? That depends on the order by the judge. In all states, alimony is viewed as rehabilitative. When a spouse has the training or education to get a job, the alimony is reduced or eliminated.
Did you know hiring a good family law attorney can save you money in the long run? Not only will we help you secure the settlement you deserve, but our negotiation skills often facilitate out-of-court settlements, which can save on court fees.
So what’s the difference between an annulment and a voidable marriage? While an annulled marriage pretty much never existed, a voidable marriage may have the same issues (such as one party already being married), but it continues to be valid until it’s annulled.
Not yet ready for a divorce or annulment? A legal separation is the first step in that decision. We can help you figure out the best options for children, assets, and is many times a requirement before being allowed a divorce.
Family law covers the various legal relationships among family members, including areas such as adoption, divorce, child custody and domestic violence.
Is there something about the lifestyle or weather in Florida that makes it a divorce capital of the country? According to a study of 2009 divorce statistics by researchers at Brown University, four cities in Florida were in the top ten for most divorces per capita. No other state had more than one.
Even if you and your spouse are talking about an amicable divorce to save money for each, consider at least bringing the proposed divorce documents to a family lawyer. Having an expert make sure the paperwork is legal and fair to both sides is a smart way to protect yourself.
If you’re in a hurry to make a permanent split with your spouse and begin your new life, it’s to your advantage to use a family law attorney. You may find that creating and filing the paperwork yourself can lead to unexpected delays when there’s an issue with any of the paperwork.
Although you may clearly be the wronged party in your situation, there’s no guarantee the judge will side with you when you go to court. Having us by your side can help ensure the legalities of your case are framed in the most favorable manner.
It’s important to keep in mind that the biggest factor that the court will consider in determining the custody arrangements for your child will be what arrangements are most in your child’s best interest. We will make sure this is a central focus in our presentation of your case.
When it comes to divorce, it’s in your best interest to be as cooperative as possible with your spouse. We will help you define and pursue reasonable compromises that will save you court costs in the end.
Now that you've agreed on the major issues of custody, it's time to have a parenting plan in place. We can help you set up vacation schedules, access to school records, medical care responsibilities, and decision-making requirements. You don't have to do this alone.
Although a particular family law matter can seem straightforward on the surface, that’s not always the case once you get into it. Rest assured that we’re always available to help you with all your family-related legal needs.
It’s important to remember that adopting a child in the US is largely an administrative process. While you may be more than capable of completing the paperwork on your own, your attorney will be able to advice on the gray areas of adoption.
The care of the kids often drives many of the other decisions that need to be made, since they are considered a non-negotiable to both sides in most cases. The courts do their best to encourage that by establishing the “best interest of the child” standard for areas that touch those children.
When it comes to custody proceedings, it’s important to maintain a handwritten parenting notebook. This might include a record of the daily care needs of the children, as well as incidents that reflect any concerns you might have concerning the other parent.
Did you know that alimony is not guaranteed, even for a spouse who did not work during the marriage? A family lawyer can introduce evidence to show that the non-working spouse is capable of earning as much as the other spouse so that alimony is not warranted.
Is your ex-spouse planning to move out of state with your child? A family lawyer should be involved immediately who can either negotiate with your ex-spouse’s attorney or immediately contest the issue in court, at least temporarily blocking the move.
While you may not believe you’ll have many assets in your lifetime, cars, homes and retirement accounts can quickly add up. Creating a prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement while your relationship is strong can protect you both in the event of a divorce.
What is temporary alimony? This type of alimony is usually issued during separations or divorce proceedings. Temporary alimony is only meant to be paid for a set period of time until a permanent alimony arrangement can be determined.
My husband and I have agreed to get a divorce. Since this is fairly amicable, can we save money by getting just one lawyer? Sharing a lawyer in a divorce case is not allowed. A family lawyer’s job in a divorce is to do what is best for the client, and that’s impossible when the lawyer is representing both sides of the divorce.
If court or other forms of conflict resolution are not right for you, we can assist you with mediation. This is a binding settlement of your legal matters that has lasting effects without having to go to court.