Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful times you'll ever experience in life. You are starting a whole new life away from a person you once loved. Your assets are being divided and a court might be deciding your future with your children. That...
Year: 2016
How will joint physical custody affect my child?
A custody dispute can lead to parents having one of many types of custody arrangements. The goal is to spend time with their child and maintain a relationship, so they both may find it difficult to figure out what type of arrangement will work best for them and for...
Things to ask your attorney when you’re considering a prenup
If you're facing a legal situation, you probably have a lot of questions for your attorney. If the legal matter is regarding a divorce, you may have questions about the process and how to get things started. If you're a couple that is planning to get married, you will...
Amber Rose gets $1 million in divorce settlement
When two people decide that their marriage is over and it is best to get a divorce, they can be angry with one another or they can be amicable. Although it may be difficult for people to be cordial and not act on emotion, it is still possible for them to be loving and...
Situations where relatives adopt children
There are children born into this world every day to parents who are not exactly prepared to raise them or take on this huge responsibility. Although this is something that happens often, some people may still choose to raise the child, while others decide that...
What type of family law issues can an attorney help me with?
Things happen in life that people may have a hard time controlling due to their emotions, and sometimes these things involve their family. It is stressful to have to deal with things that negatively impact your family. Ideally, when parents realize there is an issue,...
Parents should consider joint custody
It is not an easy thing for a parent to watch as their child's other parent is awarded custody by a judge. Naturally, they will feel upset and hurt about the situation and maybe even start to question if there was something else they could have done to prevent such a...
Is it in your best interests to keep your house after divorcing?
While divorce is sometimes a necessary step for a married couple that is no longer happy, it can be emotionally taxing. And often these emotions can overshadow some of the other aspects of the divorce process. But it is important to try to execute each step of a...
Why would a prenuptial agreement be considered invalid?
Two people deciding to spend the rest of their lives together is something that should be celebrated. Although marriage is seen as a joyous occasion, it would be wise to remember to be realistic and properly prepare for divorce, no matter how positive one may feel...
What items are not permitted in a prenuptial agreement?
When a couple sits down to work out the terms of a prenuptial agreement, they typically focus on such things as property division, estate planning, inheritance and even debt liability. Of course, these are all critical items and should be part of a well-written...