“If we don’t need temporary orders and can resolve all issues by agreement, do we need the court at any stage in the matter?” You don’t need the court except to process a divorce after all other issues arising out of the marriage and separation are settled by agreement. The usual practice is to see […]
Divorce Law and Lawyers
My partner and I were living together, but did not marry. What rights do I have?
If there are children of your relationship (natural or adopted) you have the same rights with respect to the children as a married person. Parenting rights (custody/access) and child support do not depend on a marriage. Spousal support is different. Spousal support in either an opposite or a same-sex union depends on whether you and […]
There are so many divorce options. How do I decide which is best for me?
Find out which method, whether it’s litigation, mediation, or collaborative divorce, is the best for your divorce.
Practice Tips for Non-Family Law Attorneys
A lawyer not specializing in family law can be of significant assistance to a client contemplating a separation or divorce. Spotting issues and alerting clients to issues that need further exploration and analysis may turn out to be invaluable.
What Does a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Do?
Studying your finances and looking ahead to the future are only a few of the tasks a trained CDFA can perform for you in your divorce.
How is a Collaborative Divorce settlement different from a regular settlement?
Although most divorce cases settle out of court, the ones that use the collaborative divorce process are built by you and your lawyers to ease your transition into your post-divorce life.
Do I need a family lawyer or can I choose self-representation?
Hiring a divorce lawyer can result in a mountain of legal fees, something to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to represent yourself in your divorce.
“What if I made a bad choice for my divorce lawyer? Should I switch?”
It’s better to determine that your divorce lawyer is not the right one for your case sooner than later.
How Does a Divorce Attorney Differ From a Matrimonial Attorney?
A divorce attorney sees the divorce from the perspective of his client. His object is to get more for his client, and less for the other side. Unfortunately, that approach doesn’t always work, because there is an adversarial attorney on the other side as well. A mediator looks at the divorce from the perspective of […]
“My lawyer tells me I’m eligible for spousal support, but I feel so guilty about my affair that I’m not sure I want to take money from my husband. What should I do?”
Guilt is self-anger — it is also the opposite of blame. First, recognize that when a spouse has an affair, it is because the marriage is not working. Of course, it would have been healthier for both of you if you had tried counseling before you engaged with a new partner. Or if you wanted […]
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