Estate Planing & Family Law Articles

Divorce can be difficult, especially when children are involved. It can bring out the best and the worst in people. As a divorce attorney with decades of experience, I can attest to this. I have seen spouses completely blindsided by the actions of the person that they thought they knew best. However, a little preparation…

Domestic violence is real and often underreported. By its nature, it takes place at home or somewhere where there are no witnesses. Domestic violence knows no cultural, racial, or economic limits. It happens. If you are a victim of domestic violence, get help. Don’t put up with it. In particular, don’t put up with it…

Remember, knowledge is power. Many attorneys practice what my friend, Kevin, calls “Door Law.” They’ll take whatever walks through the door. This doesn’t necessarily mean that an attorney who practices in many areas, rather than one, is to be avoided. It’s just that an attorney who limits his/her practice to one area is more likely…

Remember, time is money Marriage is grand, divorce is ten grand. ~Anonymous How much does a divorce cost? Is a divorce really ten grand? No, not always. Sometimes it’s more. Sometimes it’s less. It all depends on what you are seeking and how agreeable your spouse is to what you are seeking. Simple, huh? So,…

There is no “I” in marriage (okay, just a little one). Many people worry that they will “lose everything” in a divorce. The truth is that it is the judge’s task to ensure that neither party leaves the marriage destitute. The term for what the judge will try to do is “equitable distribution.” That is,…