FAMILY LAW BLOG
Can You Guarantee Outcome?
People seeking the assistance of a family law attorney are generally already in a confusing and difficult point in their lives and want accurate, clear answers from their attorney. One of the most common answers being sought is, “Exactly what will be the outcome of my...
Traveling: Terrific or Terrifying?
I, personally, LOVE to travel. Something about packing up, jumping on a plane, seeing the world from tens of thousands of feet up, and exploring a brand new place absolutely thrills me; there is nothing else like it in the world. Many people do not share this same...
Child support in joint custody?
There is a common misconception that one does not have to pay child support if they have joint custody of their children. However, this is simply not true. A parent with joint custody of their kids may have to pay child support to the other parent and here’s why… In...
Annulment Due to Deportation
Clients often ask questions regarding speeding up the process of their divorce. Recently, a client inquired about altering the proceedings from seeking a divorce to seeking an annulment due to the deportation of their spouse. While deportation certainly causes service...
Co-Parenting
Your child should not have to suffer as a result of the conflict between you and your child’s other parent. In order for your child to have a safe and comfortable environment to grow up in, it is important that you and the other parent ensure that your child is not...
Meddling Mother-in-Laws
“Mom, you have to stop showing up unexpectedly at our house.” “Mom, please stop telling my wife that her chicken casserole tastes like cardboard.” “Bobby heard you telling your friends that he is lazy and will never make enough money to support me and our kids.” “No,...
Child Custody Issues
It's time for your child to visit their non-custodial parent, and they're not happy about having to go. What is your job in that situation? The short answer is: follow the custody order. But of course reality is never that easy. How about two scenarios to help explain...
Check Engine Light is On
We've all been there. You're cruising down the highway and all of a sudden that dreaded funny-looking light appears on your dashboard. What does it want??!!! Sometimes there are warning signs before it emerges, but occasionally the check engine light comes out of...
How can I be happy?
“How can I be happy?” What a question. What is the formula for happiness? Is there a formula? This question grazes by the minds of every person at one point or another. Within the United States Declaration of Independence, a nation in its formative years that went...
Military Divorce and the Impact on Assets
During any divorce, one of the most contested issues involves the property distribution. What am I entitled to? How much money will I get? Do I get to keep the home? What about the debts? Often, these questions will circulate in anyone who even thinks of the divorce...