Your spouse has talked about getting a divorce. You do not want to break up. You still think you can save the marriage. You never thought you would be getting divorced, and you do not want to take such a drastic step.That's a fine way to feel, and you need to tell...
Family Law
Why don’t more couples talk about prenups?
Many couples never mention prenuptial agreements before marriage. Experts say it is clear that these simple documents can protect a person's wealth and financial future, but a lot of people still ignore them and gamble on getting married without one. Why is this?The...
How courts decide what is in a child’s best interests
You'll often hear that a divorce court looks at the "child's best interests" when deciding how custody will be split between two parents.This phrase shows that the court values the child's well-being over the parents'. It's helpful to understand that mindset. However,...
When seeking guardianship of mom or dad is appropriate
For most people, watching parents age can be difficult. Physical and/or mental health issues may set in that make it challenging and sometimes even impossible for them to care for themselves adequately. If you have a parent who has become incapacitated in some way,...
Are you unable to pay child support? You have options.
Child support is often one of the most contentious issues between two parents who are divorcing or two biological parents who are unmarried. In most cases, the non-custodial parent bears the burden of making payments to the primary custodian in order to assist with...
Social Media and Divorce
If you and your spouse are having serious problems and you think divorce is the next step, be cautious on social media. Many Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and various other social media users enjoy sharing every momentous event of their lives via these platforms....


