Most women getting married face a choice: keep their last name, or change it? There are numerous options available: they can take their take the name of their husband as many women choose to do; they can hyphenate their husband’s last name with their maiden name,...
Talking about divorce in person can be awkward, painful, or even impossible. Even if some of your closest friends have gone through a divorce, bringing up your own separation can feel inconsiderate, and it can be hard to find the right time to broach the...
There’s no doubt about it - divorce can be a complicated process to go through. Even if both spouses agree that it is necessary and manage to agree on the terms of the divorce itself, there is still the emotional damage that comes with separating...
Juvenile dependence remains a topic of interest in family law. Any legal proceeding involving minor children is very important to fully understand. The health and safety of children may depend on juvenile dependency court proceedings. As such, these cases should be taken very seriously. What is...
College is expensive these days. That’s something of a no-brainer, but it’s worth repeating. Because today, more than ever before in American history, students face such high educational costs that they must finance the majority of college expense through debt. Student loan debt is so...
When two people decide to get a divorce, they can opt for mediation in order to attempt to resolve their issues, rather than going straight to a full-blown trial. Mediation is a perfect option for a couple who are divorcing amicably but may have one...
Divorce is a difficult process. There are lots of strong emotions involved on both sides, you feel like the life you made for yourself is coming apart, and that does not even begin to mention the legal frustrations of it all. Luckily, there are others...
Maybe you’ve been married for years, but the spark is gone, and you and your partner have talked about separating. Maybe you’ve only been married a month and have quickly realized that you made a mistake and rushed into things too quickly. Whatever your reason...
Fighting for your rights in divorce court isn’t easy. You and your attorneys might work as hard as possible to collect evidence, present your case and convince a judge, but in the end, the chances are that you may not receive a ruling that you...