Can Oral Agreements Be Enforced During a Divorce?

Most people are not in the habit of creating a written contract every time they make a promise to another person. In society, we expect that people will keep their promises, and many people put great stock in always keeping their word. However, without a written contract, how much is an oral agreement or promise…

Who Gets Custody of Frozen Embryos During a Divorce?

Advances in reproductive technology have allowed thousands of otherwise infertile couples to conceive children. While this technology is nothing short of miraculous for couples who are struggling with infertility, it can also cause legal and ethical problems if those same couples later divorce. When a couple divorces, who gets custody of frozen embryos and other…

Dating During Separation

The overlap. You know what I’m referring to. The thing that people do when they are dating one person while they are technically still married to another. And, to be clear, we are not talking about cheating. When you are in the midst of a divorce, are you even allowed to freely date or are…

Is Separating Siblings Ever Suitable?

Is separating siblings in a divorce ever a good idea? And how do courts rule on this? If you have two terrible teens that fight constantly, you and your spouse may be considering dividing the siblings to ease family tensions. Or perhaps you are blended family that has decided to dissolve – do the step…

Relocation: When You Want to Move With Your Child

A new job, a new relationship or just a new life – you’ve decided to move. Your only concern is how to relocate with your child that you have legal custody of. There are several issues to take into account so let’s begin. When there is an existing court order, like a parenting plan: If…