Family Law

It is not at all uncommon for two adults who are still parenting minor children to marry and blend their families. Whether both parents have children or only one of them does, a blended family is far more complex than separate families were before the marriage. A...

As part of the divorce property division, courts require each spouse to disclose all financial information relevant to the case, including bank account details and estate properties. This process is called discovery. Unfortunately, some parties intentionally withhold...

Divorce or separation can bring about concerns regarding the management of marital assets. For instance, if both spouses still have access to marital funds in the lead-up to and during the divorce, it can create a risk of wastage or misappropriation. When this...

From catching up with friends and family to meeting new people and doing business, there is no limit to what you can do on social media, as long as you are not breaking the law, of course. However, if you are currently dealing with a legal matter (criminal or civil),...

When you meet the love of your life and decide to settle down, you hope to live happily ever after. Unfortunately, some marriages just don't make it. This explains why more and more couples are signing prenuptial agreements before tying the knot.  A prenup separates...

Children of divorced parents have to learn how to live between two homes. For some children, the day when they move from one home to the other is difficult. Reducing their stress during this time can make the situation easier for everyone involved.  One of the primary...

Divorce happens for a lot of different reasons, and every situation is going to be unique. However, you may find yourself wondering exactly what red flags you should look for or what warning signs exist. This means that you need to know why divorce tends to happen....

A Disneyland parent refers to someone who wants only to do the fun bits of parenting. It typically happens after the parents separate. If your ex tends toward this parenting style, it could soon become tiring if they leave all the other parenting duties to you.  You...

If you’ve decided to divorce after a landmark event, such as finding your spouse cheating on you, you may want to get free of them as soon as possible.  That is understandable, yet before you go barreling ahead, consider why it might pay to slow down. Rushing can lead...

When splitting property in a divorce, some people can become sneaky. They no longer care about preserving trust with the person they are divorcing and look for ways to hide assets from them. Here are some of the ways people do this: They transfer assets to friends or...