Yearly Archives: 2018

Married couples with children who decide to take definite steps to formally end their marriage face an important yet difficult issue to resolve – which spouse gets the custody rights over the children. Unfortunately, to the detriment of the children, custody disputes are often one of the most contentious aspects…

For many couples going through a divorce, the division of assets can be the most contentious aspect of the legal proceedings. Equitable distribution of common marital assets in a divorce is a legal requirement. However, if the couple is not able to reach an amicable solution to this problem, the…

The decision to file for a divorce is never an easy one. Still, when a person’s marriage seems to have collapsed, he or she may see no other choice but to formally end it. While a person who feels trapped in an unhappy marriage may think getting a divorce will…

Domestic abuse is an issue that affects our society as a whole. For example, a woman is abused every 9 seconds. As many as 1 in 3 women have been in an abusive relationship – and the same holds true for 1 in 4 men. Each year, up to 20…

It’s both a fact and a cliche that divorce is of the most stressful human experiences. However, the period right after the divorce for most people is equally challenging. After the divorce papers have been signed and the marriage is officially and – in most cases – irreversibly over, a…

Do you need a will? According to one survey, as much as 64% of Americans don’t have one. Yet, if a person dies without a will (that is, intestate), their money and assets are distributed according to the probate laws of their state. Such distribution is called a probate process…

The breakdown of a marriage and the subsequent divorce takes a great emotional and psychological toll on both spouses. However, they are not the only ones affected by the divorce. The dissolution of a marriage has a lasting negative impact on the children too. If you are currently going through…

Unpaid rent, destroyed property, strained relations with neighbors, and a bad reputation are only a few problems that a troublesome tenant can cause to a landlord. When a tenant repeatedly violates the tenancy agreement, as well as the common rules of social interaction within a building and the community, the…

If you live in California and know someone who has decided to go their separate ways from their spouse, then you’ve probably heard of an annulment as an alternative to divorce. Oftentimes, people think that they can just get an annulment instead of going through the divorce process, but that…

Getting divorced is a stressful and all-around difficult process. It often leaves at least one spouse worried that they will lose everything when all is said and done. This belief is due in large part to the many myths and sensationalist tabloid headlines that we regularly encounter about people in…

Planning and getting ready for marriage is a happy time. It’s one that couples often don’t want to spoil with talk about money or major plans for the future. In that vein, prenuptial agreements (a.k.a. “prenups”) are often viewed as being unromantic, and some might even think they signal distrust…

Filing a restraining order is stressful and complicated. Incorrectly filling out the paperwork, failing to obtain service, or failing to prove your case in court can have potentially life-threatening consequences. To ensure that you obtain the protection you need, consult an experienced lawyer who can guide you through the process.…