Almost everyone could do more to avoid or reduce the chances of going through a divorce (not counting abusive situations). Some common reasons for filing for divorce might seem obvious, but they are usually incorrect. If someone cheats, for example, most people think that is the reason the couple is divorcing. But when you look […]
We take this opportunity to wish all of our clients, fellow attorneys, friends and colleagues a happy New Year. As family law attorneys, every year has its trials, tribulations and triumphs. But most importantly, in the long run, we hope we are able to help ease the burdens of our clients and smooth their transition […]
By Kate Rogers The Affordable Care Act’s hotly-debated subsidies will lessen the cost of health-care for those making up to 400% of the federal poverty level, but they may also be discouraging Americans from walking down the aisle. A new study (http://www.ncpa.org/pub/ba788 ) from the National Center for Policy Analysis reports there are “penalties in the […]
The one question all lawyers get, not just family lawyers, is “how does child support work?” Or “how is the amount of child support determined”. Whether it’s a friend of ours, or someone we just met, people seem to always want us to be able to quickly give them a thumbnail response about how child […]
By Ed Bean New book tells clients what to expect in a divorce Family law attorney Randy Kessler says clients in troubled marriages often are frightened and confused when they see a lawyer for the first time. Added to all of the emotional stress, they’re now dealing with what may be to them the mysterious […]
I wanted people to have hope, to understand the process and to understand that there actually is a process. There are answers to the questions they have and that they will have.
By Andrea Murad For some couples, finalizing a divorce doesn’t several all ties—especially when it comes to finances. Permanent alimony is the amount of money ordered by a court to be paid by one spouse to the other at determined intervals after a divorce. For some newly-single people, these payments are crucial to their budgets […]
The background check. It sounds intimidating, all-encompassing, legally binding and almost invasive in scope. Many people — employers or employees — never deal with them directly, and have only the vaguest ideas of what they really are or what they might reveal. In the childcare industry, though, background checks can be life-changing documents, for both […]
By GEOFF WILLIAMS At first blush, the term “private judge” sounds like some fictionalized idea one might find in an yellowing “Richie Rich” comic book, or something only a Donald Trump could do. But hiring a private judge is a very real legal maneuver – and one that’s increasingly accessible to the middle class. Private […]
Similar to prenups, postnups for married couples are gaining popularity By Kelley Holland If you think prenups are controversial, brace yourself. Postnups are on the rise. Postnuptial agreements — similar to prenups, but for married couples — are gaining acceptance, with nearly all 50 states now allowing them. The agreements can cover everything from […]
