What Legal Documents Should I Have In Place When My Child Turns 18?
When your child needs help, you are used to stepping in any time you want and having access to their medical, financial, or academic records. After all, you love your child; your job is to be there for them and make critical decisions on their behalf. No one would dream…
5 Divorce Mediation Strategies To Resolve Conflict
Divorce mediation helps opposing parties reach a quiet, efficient, and amicable resolution to their case rather than deal with the unfortunate consequences of courtroom litigation. For the most part, those who choose mediation will do all they can to reach an outcome that works for everyone — even with property…
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…
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…
4 Reasons Why Keeping Secrets Can Destroy a Marriage
How many times have you kept a secret from your partner? Before you answer, remember that we are not talking about little and harmless secrets, such as how you sneak cookies from the cupboard before bed each night or that you are hiding your nerdy fandom for all things Star…
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,…
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…