You worked hard to build your business from a small one-person operation to a thriving leader in your industry. You have employees, accumulated assets, and a concept that should be around for years to come. But now you’re getting divorced, and along with the stresses and emotions that naturally come from watching your relationship falter,…

As if the idea of having to pay child support wasn’t confusing and overwhelming enough, divorcing spouses often find themselves tangled up in legal jargon as they try to unpack what is expected of them. A perfect example is the terms child support arrears and retroactive child support. While they sound similar, they couldn’t be…

There may come a point in your marriage when you and your spouse feel divorce is the answer. As people start down this path, they often wonder – is there a tangible benefit to being the first one to file for divorce? In some cases, the answer is yes. Why Filing for Divorce First Is…

When searching for a family law attorney to help with sensitive matters related to divorce, child custody, etc., your first instinct might be to narrow your search to firms that only deal with family law clients like you. In other words, you prefer a firm of divorce attorneys — not a firm that also practices…

Child support is such a common legal term in today’s world that even parents getting divorced for the first time know what it means and understand the expectations placed upon them to continue supporting their minor children. What they may not have heard before is a term known as child support arrearage and the negative…

Let’s say you were divorced last year and are now required by the Court to make monthly spousal maintenance payments to your former spouse. You’ve been diligent about making those payments ever since, but you lost your job last month and suffered an injury in a car accident. It’s been a rough few months. And…

Whether your next real estate transaction goes through smoothly or hits a few legal snags, it’s always best to have a real estate attorney in your corner. After all, if everything is smooth, you likely have them to thank for that. And if something goes wrong, it can be handled swiftly if you have someone…

Nearly everyone has heard of a pre-marital agreement, also known as a prenuptial agreement or “prenup.” Essentially, it is a contract between you and your soon-to-be spouse that sets rules on things like property, assets, and certain marital obligations. Sure, it gets a bad rap because it implies a lack of trust or expectation of…

A last will and testament is typically seen as a wise first step in any estate planning strategy. The problem is that many people genuinely believe they can draft one themselves — turning to DIY online wills rather than paying an attorney to draft it for them. While DIY online wills may seem like a…

One of the main concerns for anyone in the middle of an emotionally charged family law case is the matter of privacy. Sure, you know you need to be open and honest with your attorney and share as much information as possible for them to build a strong case. You’ve also heard the legal term…