Family Law

Love is a beautiful thing. And when you meet “The One” and decide to marry, you hope to live happily ever after “till death do you part.” But not all love stories last a lifetime. This is why it is not uncommon for couples to sign prenuptial agreements before walking...

You probably never expected to become the spouse of a prison inmate when you first tied the knot. Now, your other half sits behind bars while you struggle to provide for your children. The loving relationship you once had is gone, so what is the point of staying...

Divorce, especially when a child is involved, can be a very emotionally taxing process. You need to figure out your child’s living arrangements (or custody plan) going forward. And this living arrangement must be approved by the court.  As you work out a custody plan,...

When you and your spouse get a divorce, you need to divide the assets that the two of you own together. This process is commonly referred to as property division. It can include dividing tangible assets, like cars and homes, and dividing financial assets like bank...

You and your spouse may not be seeing eye to eye lately. This has led to a lot of arguments that left a bad taste in your mouth. This conflict may have gone on for so long that you’ve forgotten how it feels to be in a happy marriage – but it doesn’t have to be like...

Recently, we talked about various options for dealing with the family home during a divorce. Many couples also co-own rental properties. Determining how to handle a rental property can be a far less emotional decision but certainly an important financial one. Whether...

When couples marry, they often work out a contract known as a prenuptial agreement – or “prenup” for short. Essentially, a prenup protects a person's assets if there’s ever a need for divorce. In other words, there may be a guarantee on what assets or finances are...

If you get divorced and you and your spouse own a home together, it may be important to you to try to keep that home. This could simply be because the housing market is difficult to get into, or maybe you're in love with that specific home and you don't want to leave....

Some parents already have an agreement in writing regarding their children, which will make their divorce proceedings easier and less stressful. Others find the emotional fortitude to negotiate custody matters with one another during the early stages of their divorce....

Going through their parents’ divorce is difficult for children. While older children might be able to relay their feelings and needs, younger children may have difficulties. The parents will have to find ways to help those younger children to cope with the divorce....