Divorce is often one of the most difficult things that you can go through. If you have children, the divorce can feel even more trying emotionally. Beyond that, if you think that parental alienation is occurring, you might be particularly stressed. If you need to...
Family Law
Topics worth discussing before you marry
You are in love and want to spend the rest of your life with your one and only. Marriage is the logical next step. Before tying the knot, it behooves both of you to review a host of unromantic topics. Keep in mind that you are signing a contract with a significant...
How do military parents handle co-parenting?
These days, more parents have decided to go with divorce when the relationship fails. This means that more military parents also fall into this category. Despite the similarities between civilian and military parents, there are enough differences to cause potential...
What is the difference between guardianships and conservatorships?
When navigating the complex area of family law, you may face a situation in which you need to provide care for an adult loved one. You may want to discuss specifics with an attorney, but here is a description of what guardianships and conservatorships entail....
Do you and your spouse need a postnuptial agreement?
Thanks to Hollywood, virtually everyone knows about prenuptial agreements. To protect their financial and other interests, intending spouses sign these legally enforceable contracts before they walk down the aisle. Another equally important agreement does not get much...
What goes into building a prenup?
Securing your future with a new spouse requires more than planning the wedding. You may want to consider broaching the topic of creating a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot. A prenuptial agreement is a misunderstood legal document. Some people consider a...
Can prenups help families with children?
You may think that you do not need a prenuptial agreement if you do not have access to significant resources. However, a prenup can be a valuable tool if either you or your future spouse has young children. One of the benefits of a prenuptial agreement is that it...
What can a prenuptial agreement do?
Before you wed, you may want to talk to your future spouse about a prenuptial agreement. While this legal contract has a bad rep, it serves as a helpful tool. A prenup acts as a contract that should you and your spouse split up, the decisions you made in love stand....
Is a prenup or postnup more effective in divorce?
Divorce is never on the horizon, especially at the start of a marriage. This may explain why some couples hold off on memorializing agreements they make about splitting money and property until they say their vows. Both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are legal...
How enforceable is a prenuptial contract?
When it comes to divorce, a good prenuptial contract can help keep down confusion, aggression and make it easier to get through the process faster. A poorly written prenup can create challenges that take time and financial and legal resources to resolve. A bad...