Family Law

People think that a marriage that’s spanned decades is one that will continue to last.  While this is true in many cases, grey divorce is also common.  There are some unique challenges that come with this type of divorce, so you have to be sure to think about these if...

How old were you when you got married?  If you’re wondering about the odds of divorce, the answer to that question may be very important.  Studies have found that the age at which you marry can have a direct impact on the odds that you and your partner will later get...

If you have divorced your child’s other parent, then you may have negotiated a parenting plan that ensures you both play an active role in the life of your child. While this can be tricky to navigate at first, there are some tips that will help ensure co-parenting...

When a romantic relationship is no longer tenable, things can turn really ugly at any stage of the divorce process.  Divorce means splitting marital assets, figuring out child and spousal support payments, and deciding how custody will be shared.  And all these can be...

Thanks to misconception or sheer naivete, most couples overlook the need for a prenuptial agreement.  Commonly known as a prenup, this is an incredible tool for protecting your assets and interests should the marriage end up in divorce. However, for your prenuptial...

Irritability, grief, anxiety, fright, anger – these are just some of the strong emotions you may be coping with simultaneously as your divorce unfolds.  Those feelings can pile up fast.  It takes a huge toll on you, probably more than you even realize.  If you have...

It is often true that one spouse wants a divorce while the other wants to stay married.  Other times, tempers flare, leading former partners to fight bitterly with one another over minor matters, like who gets to keep the sofa. If you can't resolve those matters...

For most couples, their home is their biggest asset.  When they divorce, the fate of the marital home might be in question.  You must take into account many practicalities before deciding what to do with the marital home. The emotional tie to the marital home might be...

As a divorcing parent, you may have heard horror stories about how divorce can harm your children.  The bad news is that it will.  However well you and your spouse handle your divorce, your children will suffer to some degree. The good news is that once you understand...

Adoptions can be rewarding, but the process of bringing your child home may feel exhausting.  There is no easy way to address the length of time it can take to complete paperwork and the legal aspects of an adoption, but if you have the right guidance, the whole...