If a prenuptial agreement’s prepared in accord with requirements of the statute, it should not be set aside. It must be signed by the parties voluntarily and must be conscionable. The parties must each provide full and fair disclosure of the earnings, property and the respective financial obligations. If there is a waiver of financial […]
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The Secrets to “Winning” Your Divorce: Realistic Expectations Get You Across the Finish Line
The following are typical misconceptions about “winning your divorce” that family lawyers often hear from clients, and explanations to help clients understand and set realistic expectations for the process.
The Importance of Legal Translation When Divorcing a Foreigner
A misunderstanding over finances or access to children could create a very painful post-divorce situation, which the use of a certified legal translator could prevent.
Going Back to School After Divorce Can be Stressful for Parents and Kids
Transitioning back to school after divorce and switching to a new schedule brings with them another set of stresses. If you’re divorced or contemplating divorce, these stresses can be unwanted and overwhelming
WATCH: If a person is getting married and they don’t have any assets, do they need a prenuptial agreement?
That’s a great questions, I believe everyone should have a prenuptial agreement because you never know if a divorce is in your future. After all the statistics are one in two marriages end in divorce. Assume two people get married and one party just graduated from college and is a teacher and therefore has a […]
WATCH: How Common Are Prenuptial Agreements in Wealthy Marriages?
How To Prepare For A Divorce From A Legal Standpoint
If you find yourself facing the prospect of legally dissolving your marriage, there are certain things you can do to prepare for a divorce and make the process easier.
Why You Shouldn’t Sign a Separation Agreement Without Reading it First
Ending a marriage is a difficult choice, and the first in a long list of decisions a couple must make once they begin the process of legal separation.
4 Therapy Tools to Bring to the Divorce Mediation Table
At the end of the day, therapy and mediation are complementary. The standard therapy tools of rapport building, validation, recognizing core needs and establishing goals, and cognitive reframing can also be an important part of the mediation process.
Who Gets to Keep the Dog After Divorce?
Is your dog your “furbaby”? Does your ex feel the same way? If you can’t agree on who gets to keep the dog after divorce, you might end up fighting for “custody” in court.
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