6 Steps to an Effective and Heartfelt Apology
You and your spouse just got into a heated argument. Both of you said some mean things, but your unsavory statements, in particular, really cut deep. In the heat of the moment, you feel like you won the argument. However, after a little time has passed, you realize just how…
Estate Planning: Beneficiary vs. Contingent Beneficiary
When you want to pass your assets and other belongings onto someone else after you die, you choose a beneficiary. Most people automatically list their spouse, children, or sibling, while others might include a charity or nonprofit. This is an essential piece of estate planning, and congratulations if you already…
Quick Tips for When You Start the Divorce Process
If you are thinking about ending your marriage or have already been served with divorce papers, it is important that you have the right people to look out for your best interests during the divorce process and provide advice so that you always make informed decisions. For the most part,…
Is Family Law Only About Divorce?
It is natural to assume divorce is in the family law category by itself. After all, it is a family lawyer’s job to help spouses legally separate from each other, and with 50% of all marriages ending in divorce, it is safe to assume lawyers like us do not have…
How Should I Respond To a Child Support Citation?
You have been served with a child support citation. Now what? Unfortunately, receiving this piece of paper means you have fallen behind on your court-ordered obligation, either because you missed a payment, made partial payments due to unforeseen circumstances, or refused to pay altogether. Regardless of what caused you to…
Child Support and Spousal Support — What Is the Difference?
Your divorce is almost over, and it is time for the judge overseeing the proceedings to rule on the child support payments you will owe each month and the spousal support they have determined is rightfully owed to your soon-to-be former spouse. Suddenly, a look of confusion flashes across your…
What Changes Should I Anticipate Regarding My Court Order When My Child Graduates High School?
We are roughly one month away from high school graduation season. If you have a soon-to-be graduate in your household, allow us to be the first to say congratulations. This is a time of hope and new beginnings, and the entire family should celebrate this milestone. But like anything else,…
Estate Planning: 4 Reasons To Create Burial Directives
Your attorney just finished drafting your last will and testament and living trust. Congratulations! You officially have a plan in place to protect your assets and loved ones in the event you pass away or can no longer make decisions for yourself. However, we advise clients to consider using various…
4 Things To Do When Someone Wants To Sue Your Company
Your company has been sued, or someone (a client, business partner, competitor, municipality, etc.) wants to sue your company. What do you do? For starters, do not panic. Suits against well-run, ethical companies such as yours happen all the time. While it is true that many of those disputes can…
10 Helpful Divorce Blogs to Prepare You For the Road Ahead in 2022
We recently found a quote from an unknown author that says, “Don’t look back. You’re not going that way.” This is excellent advice, as we always want to be looking forward to our future rather than constantly thinking about things from the past that we wish we could have done…