The essence of a parenting plan is who lives where, when, and with whom. The parenting plan is a court order that accompanies a petition for divorce, separation, or custody. It outlines the residential schedule of the child and lays out who can make decisions regarding the children involved. Before creating a schedule consider the…
Collaboration sounds nice….but in the context of divorce, is there such a thing? Collaborative divorce is an out-of-court method of coming to a resolution on the issues involved in a divorce: custody, division of assets, spousal support, parenting plans, etc. Collaborative divorce requires a special participation agreement in which both spouses commit to specific out…
Thinking about adoption? Before you go any further make sure you’ve asked yourself the right questions, are in the right stage of your life and, most importantly, are prepared. Here are the 5 things you need to know before you bring a new child into your life. 1. Are You Eligible to Adopt? – The…
Finding the ideal divorce attorney is different that finding, let’s say, the perfect criminal defense lawyer. Divorce is a complicated, personal event that encompasses various aspects of finances, family, and, often, heartbreak. To pursue a path towards divorce you need someone who is the right fit to lead that journey. What are the most important…
Congrats to you and your soon-to-be-spouse for having “the talk.” The prenup talk, that is. You’re both responsible, smart and have decided to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement. With all the expenses of a wedding (the flowers alone!) you are hoping you can DIY the prenup. First of all, be clear on what a prenup…
Sadly your marriage or domestic partnership is ending. Your reality now includes understanding what is alimony, who pays whom, how much, and for how long. Here is what you need to know about alimony. What is Alimony? Alimony, also called ‘spousal support,’ is money paid by one spouse to the other to help the other…
You are your partner have decided to split. You’ve thought this through, perhaps gone to couples therapy, and maybe you are even past legal separation (which is not a prerequisite to divorce but it can be an alternative, and it can be done by court order). At this point divorce is a certainty. In that…
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. Never wait. However, if you are in a situation that allows you to contemplate your condition take a few moments and read the following. The police often do not want to get involved in domestic issues because it is hard for them to tell who is…
If The Devil Wears Prada then definitely stay away from Prada. At least in court. A common question from clients is, “what should I wear to court?” Whether it’s a custody hearing or a divorce proceeding here are some helpful tips on what is sure to impress the only fashion critic that will matter –…