In approximately 9 states, Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin (with Alaska offering couples the option to opt into the system), property ownership follows a system referred to as community property. The division of property and assets during a divorce...
In child support cases, we find the majority of families being split up, with the children going with one parent. The other parent is ordered to support the raising of the child through child support payments. The idea came about in the 1980s when there...
Divorce creates a virtual whirlwind of emotions inside people going through the process. Whether it is a clean or messy divorce, there are sure to be at least a good handful of stress factors that you will be juggling on a day to day basis....
After a divorce, both spouses will inevitably move on. Remarriage will occur, and the children will gain a new stepparent(s). Life in a blended family can be challenging for a child, as well as the parent, at first, but if the situation is approached with...
If you’re going through a divorce, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of parts to the process. There are many aspects to divorce that may be unfamiliar to you, particularly because there are so many different circumstances under which a couple may separate....
We’ve all had those days at work that break down the spirit, spark the temper, and beg to be complained about. The natural urge is to find someone with whom to vent. Maybe a co-worker who can identify with your struggles, perhaps a friend or...
Child custody and parental laws can be confusing when you are looking at any situation outside of the traditional married couple with children. One group of US citizens that often have less exposure in the media and public mind when it comes to parental responsibilities...
Engagements are exciting and romantic. When you are about to enter a marriage with someone you love deeply, drafting a prenuptial agreement can seem like the last task you want to do. Prenuptial agreements can make some couples uncomfortable, as it makes the possibility of...
Inheritances can be amassed from a variety of sources, and they often include generous gifts given by parents or grandparents. In order to protect these assets, in a Florida divorce, we must be able to establish the inheritance as "extra-marital" property. What might be considered...