The Divorce Tightrope: Settlement vs. Trial
An often heard plea from my clients is, “But I am offering a reasonable settlement that is not being accepted; and now we have to prepare for trial?” My response
The Divorce Tightrope: Settlement vs. Trial
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.
Young Divorcées
You’re in your late 20s or early 30s, and you’re hit with a milestone you never wanted to achieve: you’re getting divorced. Whether you made a mistake in marrying your
Social Security Benefits are Not Community Property
“My Social Security retirement is mine; but your pension is ours.” Essentially, what’s mine is mine; what’s yours is ours. This is true when it comes to Social Security retirement
Five New Year’s Resolutions to Consider during Divorce
When you’re in the midst of a divorce, the New Year becomes an even greater symbol of a new beginning and of starting over. Perhaps, the New Year’s Eve song
Incapacitated and Unable to Work: Making the Case for Adult Child Support
In the majority of family law cases, child support will terminate upon the earliest of specific triggering events, such as the child’s completing high school, reaching age 19, or achieving
A Shift in the Economic Balance of the Family: Husbands Seeking Spousal Support From Wives
As women continue to make significant strides in the workforce, the stereotypical role of the “breadwinner” in the family is changing. No longer is the breadwinner always the man in
Planning Ahead: Divorce and Advanced Health Care Directives
As former NBA star Lamar Odom continues to make progress following his recent hospitalization after being found unresponsive in a Nevada brothel, the headlines swirl regarding the involvement of his
Avoid These Five Bits of Bad Advice When You Start Thinking About Divorce
Friends and loved ones routinely, though unintentionally, can give you bad or incorrect advice when the subject of divorce rears its ugly head. While those close to you are important
Why Does Divorce Cost so Much Money?
When a couple gets divorced, one of the first things either person worries about is the cost. While managing the cost is a reasonable concern, the reality is….here is the
To Settle or Not to Settle…That is the Question
Most clients want their divorce, custody, property and financial issues resolved sooner rather than later. The key to accomplishing this is hiring a lawyer who values this goal and understands