FAMILY LAW ARTICLES
Tax law changes likely effect prenups
There has been much discussion this year about how the latest changes of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affect the taxing of alimony payments in divorce. However, those laws...
The Enemy of Your Enemy is not Necessarily Your Friend
I was sitting in court this morning observing a fairly common occurrence: Dad's baby-mama, has an ex: an ex-baby-daddy, or an ex-husband - from what I heard while present on...
ATROS protect assets during divorce
Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROS) consist of orders that go into effect automatically upon the issuance of a summons in conjunction with a divorce petition, legal separation, nullity or paternity...
Restraining orders will impact divorce negotiations
Complicating the process of negotiation A restraining order will likely prevent the alleged abuser from being in the same room, just as they have also likely been ordered to leave...
Does your ex-spouse disrespect your parenting time?
If you find yourself dealing with frustrating behavior from your child's other parent, it is wise to examine whether they are violating the law. Interference with your parenting time is...
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish (or, You Get What You Pay for)
I relate this sad story to future clients as, alas, a cautionary tale. Several years ago, a man and woman decided to divorce after a fairly long marriage (I won't...
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