Cohabitation agreements are essential if you and your partner live with one another but are unmarried. Did you know that more than twelve million unmarried couples live in the United States today, and most of them are unaware of cohabitation agreements? When you have this agreement in place, you not only protect yourself financially but […]
Turning 18 brings a lot of changes to a young person’s life, including being legally independent of your parents. But in some cases, minors can’t wait that long and may become emancipated before their 18th birthday. What does emancipated mean? Keep reading to learn more about the emancipation process and what it means for minors […]
According to reports, 75% of seniors say their home is their most valuable asset. And 74% say that purchasing a home was one of the best financial decisions they ever made. But what happens if you’re facing divorce, and have to split your home down the middle? Dividing assets during divorce can be a tough […]
Marriage is considered a permanent agreement between two parties, however, in the United States, statistics show that the average length of a marriage is 8.2 years. If you are here, it is likely that you are considering divorcing your partner, or know someone who is. No one ever hopes for it to end like this, and […]
Are you or someone you love looking for family law attorneys? Family law is a complex law that has the potential to change not only your life but the life of your children. In these types of cases, you want to make sure you partner with an attorney that can sympathize with you and get […]
Are you considering adopting your stepchild, but you aren’t sure of the next steps? Are you well aware of all the legal ramifications of becoming the legal guardian of that child? Does the non-custodial parent understand their role in this process? If you are in the process of considering adopting your stepchild, there are a […]
It’s no secret that divorce is stressful. In fact, it’s one of the top five most stressful life events. What makes it even more difficult, however, is when child custody issues are involved. Fighting your ex-spouse in court for custody of your child or children can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining. There are many […]
Going through a period of unemployment is never easy. If you’re trying to make child support payments while looking for a job, it can be especially stressful. You may be wondering how you will pay child support while unemployed and how this will affect your existing order. A job loss doesn’t change your child support […]
In a divorce, one of the most emotional battles can be over who gets custody of the children. The good news is, more than 90% of parents reach a custody resolution on their own. Despite 40% of the states awarding 50/50 custody, 79.9% of custodial parents in the U.S. are mothers. Even if you and […]