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Domestic violence, often referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV) is far too common. About 28% of women and 12% of men experience domestic abuse during their lifetime. Being abused is not something to be ashamed of—it is a time to ask for help. Fortunately …
Equitable distribution (“ED”) is the division of marital property as part of divorce. Often our clients have many assets to divide including retirement accounts, stock, pensions, deferred compensation, businesses, and more…
Grandparents can seek visitation of grandchildren when the children’s parents are divorcing and have an open lawsuit. Grandparents can also seek custody of grandchildren who are neglected, abandoned or in a dangerous …
If mediation fails and the couple is unable to resolve the case, the divorce proceeds to trial. In some states, all issues in the case are tried together. In other states, you may have one trial for property division, a separate trial for alimony, and yet another trial for custody ….
Divorce mediation provides you and your spouse with the chance to decide certain matters of your own divorce and to determine what is best for both of you and your children by establishing a parenting plan or consent custody order….
Preparing a prenuptial agreement requires a couple to discuss their beliefs on a number of hot button topics. This can prevent conflict later during the marriage. When you marry someone without a prenuptial agreement, you are giving up your right to decide ….
While probate is a default mechanism that ultimately works to enforce fair distribution of even small estates, it can create undue costs and delays. For that reason, many people prefer to use strategies to keep their property out of probate when they die…
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