Taxes: Divorce & Children
In the words of The Beatles, “ ‘Cause I’m the Taxman…,” and because it’s almost the filing deadline (April 16 this year), the Taxman is here. Marital and family status,
Taxes: Divorce & Children
I’ve presented these articles which I have written because I feel they offer good information for my clients. Reading them at your leisure will help you better understand your situation. If you have any questions regarding what you’ve read here, especially how it may relate to your own family law issue, please feel free to contact my office. We will be happy to arrange a consultation to discuss all your questions.
A Magic Formula for the Enforceability of Premarital Agreements?
Assume Enforceability Everyone wonders whether premarital agreements are enforceable. The answer must be “yes” unless specific contract or statutory defenses can be proven. There seem to be urban legends about
Five Common Misconceptions of Clients in Family Law Matters: Part II
Last week’s blog post identified 5 common misconceptions that family law clients often hold. This week’s post sets forth 5 more misconceptions along with examples of how to dispel some,
Five Common Misconceptions of Clients in Family Law Matters: Part I
A call to a lawyer is never easy, and it also involves definite expense. Attorneys’ fees in family law matters (divorce, child custody, child, and spousal support) add up fast—sometimes
Custody Issues Are Not Just for Married People
Many people think of custody issues as only existing in a divorce. This is not true. Custody issues exist whenever parents end their relationship – whether they were married or
When a Parent Refuses to Comply with Court Ordered Visitation
One of the most frustrating family law situations is when one parent has a court order for specific visitation (also called timesharing or parenting plan) but the other parent refuses
What Judges Around the State are Saying About Children Testifying
Last year, I blogged about the law which was slated for implementation January 1, 2012 concerning children testifying in family law matters (Let The Children’s Voices Be Heard). The law
Happy Valentine’s Day – Here is a Gift for You….or Not
It is almost Valentine’s Day – traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards. For many, Valentine’s
The Family Business: Options to the Buy-Out in a Divorce When Other Assets are Not Sufficient to Create an Equal Division
In my work as a family lawyer, I often have the opportunity to work on divorces that involve a family business. The business must be valued and then the disposition
Common Mistakes Made by Family Law Clients
Family law cases are often plagued with very common mistakes by the client. Sometimes the mistakes are endemic to the case and cannot be solved, which makes for a challenged