If you’re going through a divorce, a lawyer would first ask you to gather your financial papers, such as credit card statements, bank account statements, title paperwork, and mortgage documents. Divorcing couples still need to turn over at least some financial documents, even though some couples shared records while they were married. Overview of Financial Information Requests During a Divorce...
What Is Divorce Mediation? Divorce mediation is a method of resolving issues, including a parenting plan (child custody), division of assets and spousal support. It serves as an alternative to the formal divorce court litigation process. Both parties, and usually their attorneys if they have them, attend mediation meetings with a neutral third party, known as a mediator, that is...
When two people divorce, there may be a disagreement about whether one spouse has rights to another spouse’s inheritance obtained during the marriage. One of the spouses can receive an inheritance during the marriage. Even if money is inherited before marriage, it may later be combined with other marital assets. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the many legal...
How Do I Get An Emergency Court Order? Emergency orders are temporary orders issued quickly in cases of domestic violence or child abuse. In a custody case, for the court to issue an emergency orders, it will want proof of what is called “irreparable harm”. This refers to serious harm or risk of harm to the child if an order...
Can I Hire One Lawyer For The Divorce Hearing? If your spouse’s attorney has already served you with divorce papers, you should get legal advice as quickly as possible. Divorce and family law rules differ from state to state, so you’ll have a lot to learn to get up to speed unless you already know your state laws and local...
With so many divorced parents and blended families out there, parenting conflicts arise frequently. If you’re divorced or separated from your child’s other parent, your experience might range from pleasant co-parenting to all-out conflict. Oftentimes, parents will deviate from the parenting time agreement, only to find that one parent suddenly wants to go back to it. Here’s what can often...
One of the questions we hear frequently when people are contemplating divorce is What if we’re getting divorced and are upside down on our home? If you’re lucky, you’ll have equity in your home, money in the bank, and a couple of retirement accounts when you divorce. In that situation, you’ll be more at ease after the marital assets are divided....
A frequently asked question we often get is “How much of my money does my spouse get in the divorce?” The property and debts portion of a divorce or legal separation is typically complicated. The risk of making a mistake is so significant that you should consult with an attorney before filing your papers, especially if you own anything valuable...
Who gets custody of the child if the parents aren’t married? In the United States, up to 40% of children are born outside of marriage, and the number is growing. Even while there are many similarities to custody issues between married parents, unmarried parent create some unique issues in custody proceedings. You should visit a divorce lawyer if you are...
Who Gets the Dog in Divorce? If you’re thinking about divorce and you and your husband share a pet, you might be worried about who would get the pet if you split up. Cruel as it may seem, courts treat pets as property. A knowledgeable divorce lawyer can assist you in determining your rights to your pet. What Will Happen...
