Most people know the purpose of child support payments. After all, each parent has an obligation to provide for their children—even in divorce. This can include everything from food and a safe place to live to clothing and education costs. That said, it’s important to remember that child support payments are only meant to cover…

There are plenty of couples with legitimate reasons for ending their marriage. But you may also be surprised by how many rush into their decision to divorce. Perhaps they genuinely believe they are at their wit’s end and have been encouraged by friends and family who believe divorce is the best way to ease their…

No two divorce cases are the same. That said, we believe they should always start the same way for every family—by having a free consultation with a divorce attorney. Individuals contemplating ending their marriage often hesitate to meet with an attorney because they think they will be nickeled and dimed from the start. But this…

What do you think of existing child support laws? If you’re like many parents, you want whatever is in the best interests of your children. The good news is that’s what the family court wants, too. But just because everyone wants what’s best for the child doesn’t always mean they are thinking the same thing—and…

A hotly contested divorce is underway. One spouse claims that the family business is worth nothing; in fact, they insist they are struggling to keep the doors open. And yet, their spouse claims the business is worth much more and should be considered equal to the primary residence, the lake house, and one of the…

As you search for quality legal representation to help with drafting a pre-marital agreement, it may cross your mind to hire just one family law attorney to represent you and your soon-to-be spouse. After all, you are both on the same page. Not to mention, bringing in one lawyer versus two could cut down on…

After years of feeling stuck in a failing marriage with a narcissistic spouse, you have finally decided to call it quits and get a divorce. You both visited with attorneys, and everything appeared to be going as smoothly as possible for the first few weeks. That is until your narcissistic spouse suddenly starts coming up…

You and your spouse are getting a divorce and are strongly considering mediation rather than putting each other and the rest of the family through a lengthy, costly, and emotional courtroom battle. And yet, you can’t help but wonder if divorce mediation is equally as stressful. Sure, the atmosphere is meant to be more cooperative…

A couple that has been married for 12 years has decided to part ways. They both wanted to keep things as amicable as possible, especially for the sake of their two children. After much research, they chose collaborative divorce, a process that promises a respectful and cooperative approach to ending their marriage. Initially, things went…

You and your spouse have agreed that your marriage is no longer viable. However, you both agree that you wish to avoid the hassle and expense of drawn-out litigation. A friend told you about divorce mediation, how quick and easy it was, and how much less it cost than traditional litigation. You and your spouse…