An amicable divorce comes down to a few things: peace, preparation, cooperation, and patience. That is, you and your partner decide to keep the bigger picture in mind — meaning no finger-pointing or blame — and… Read the Full Article... read more
Before valuing and distributing property in a divorce, the Court must first classify the property as separate, marital or divisible. This first step is, arguably, the most important because if…
An action for divorce starts with one spouse filing a Complaint for Divorce in the county where either spouse resides. The parties must be separated for one year prior to the filing of the Complaint. If the wife seeks to resume her maiden name, a request may be... read more
January notoriously has the highest rate of divorce and separation. In fact, January 2nd is National Hire a Divorce Lawyer Day. Separation and divorce is a confusing and emotional time, especially if you don’t know where to turn. The following tips can help alleviate... read more
As a family law attorney, I am often asked, “How can I avoid a nasty divorce or custody dispute?” The answer I usually give? You do you – but don’t forget how important it is maintaining healthy relationships with the others, parents, or soon to be ex. Don’t just look... read more
What Do Divorced Parents Need to Know? Co-written by Carrie Lehmann and David DuFault As tax time and deadlines are now approaching, recent changes to the tax code and the new government stimulus package are bringing up a lot of questions for parents that do not file... read more
