Regardless of how long you have been married, negotiating a settlement is the most important part of the divorce process. Although it is no easy task, working with your spouse to arrive at mutually agreed terms of your marital dissolution is easier on your wallet and your psyche. Whatever conditions … [Read more...] about Seven Tips for Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement
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No Longer Spouses, But Still Business Partners
Workplace romances are never advisable, but sometimes co-workers or business partners fall in love and get married. Unfortunately, they also sometimes fall out of love and get divorced. What happens next? While a divorce between co-workers can be awkward, a divorce between business partners can be … [Read more...] about No Longer Spouses, But Still Business Partners
Own a business with a spouse? What happens after a divorce?
It is not unusual to have a family business. A business owned by one or both spouses, where one or both spouses work. A family business can be a wonderful thing while the spouses are happily married. But what happens in a divorce? Depending upon the type of business and the individual situation, … [Read more...] about Own a business with a spouse? What happens after a divorce?
Know the Risks of “D-I-Y” Divorce
“Do it yourself” divorce is fraught with risks – even if your case is “simple” and both parties agree on all issues regarding division of property, support, and child custody and visitation. As many have learned the hard way, it is all too easy to make critical missteps today that will come back to … [Read more...] about Know the Risks of “D-I-Y” Divorce
Protecting the Rights of Parents with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990, recognized the civil rights of a large class of citizens with physical and mental disabilities by making it illegal to discriminate against them in employment, transportation or public services and accommodations. Since its … [Read more...] about Protecting the Rights of Parents with Disabilities
The Mediation Misconception
Some of the most common misconceptions I hear when it comes to the divorce process involve mediation. These misconceptions include the belief that a mediator can be used in place of a lawyer; that mediation is necessary to have a friendly divorce; and that mediation will always save you money. … [Read more...] about The Mediation Misconception
What to do after a legal name change
There are multiple ways a person can experience a legal name change, including marriage, divorce, adoption, or a separate name change court proceeding. However it happens, once a legal name change has been granted there are several places that must be notified of the name change. First things … [Read more...] about What to do after a legal name change
Steps to take after your divorce
Just because the divorce is final does not mean the work is done. Here are some of the steps needed after a divorce: Documents: Obtain copies of your divorce decree. A plain copy may be provided by your lawyer or the court. Certified copies can be purchased from the courthouse. Sign and … [Read more...] about Steps to take after your divorce
5 Things You Need to Know About Divorce Before Getting Married
When a couple is planning their wedding nobody wants to think about divorce. But as a divorce attorney I commonly hear clients say "Why is X happening in the divorce? I wish I would have known that before." I can't help but wonder if we would have happier marriages, and easier divorces, if couples … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know About Divorce Before Getting Married
