2019

  • Writing A Will When You Have A Disabled Child Who Needs Care

    Creating a will clarifies your wishes when it comes to the assets you leave behind. If you die without a will, your assets are divided up among your heirs. Establishing who the heirs are when no will is present requires knowing intestacy laws that determine who inherits from your estate when no will is present. It gets tricky if you don't have a spouse or children, and your estate can be divided up equally among a number of heirs.
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  • Does Infidelity Matter In A Divorce? Sometimes.

    Infidelity in a marriage can be a heart-breaking discovery. Even worse, the revelation often leads to divorce, which is where the matter gets more complicated. People assume that infidelity is a winning ticket for the victim spouse, but it's not always the case. A judge will consider adultery during the settlement process, but not always to the same degree. Evidence of Infidelity The American legal system abides by a notion that every person is innocent until proven guilty.
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  • Why A Divorce Court May Cite You For Contempt Of Court

    You are in contempt of the court if you refuse to comply with an order of the court. The order may be for you to do something or stop doing something. Contempt of court can be a civil charge, criminal charge, or both. Here are some of the things that are likely to trigger contempt of court accusations during a divorce. Support Orders Child and spousal support orders are common during a divorce.
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  • Child Support Payments: Common Questions & Answers

    When there children involved with a divorce, child support can become part of the equation. If the children live with one parent more than the other or if one parent makes more money than the other, support payments can be necessary to continue the expected and stable financial support of the child. If you know you will be getting child support from the other parent, you likely have something you want to know.
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  • What Goes Into Deciding Child Custody Arrangements?

    When you and your spouse get a divorce and you have children, one of your top decisions will be about your child custody. While some people are able to make amicable agreements on their own, most people have to work with the courts and a divorce attorney to come up with a fair division of custody. The following are some things you need to keep in mind if you are working on a child custody situation in court:
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