Category Archives: Family Law
How paternity affects custody and support disputes
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to prove paternity should there be a custody or support dispute between the two parents. Most of the time, these cases are the result of a mother who wants to collect child support from the person she claims to be the father of the child. Formally establishing… Read More »
After my divorce, will my ex-spouse have a claim to my will?
In particularly contentious divorces, most couples can’t wait to get the process over with so that they can move on with their lives. But even though there is a desire to get things done quickly, this desire may not always trump a person’s desire to get it done right the first time. This may… Read More »
Thinking about divorce? Take these steps now
If you are reading this post, chances are that you are considering filing for divorce. If this is the case, you are definitely not alone, especially this time of year. Many couples decide to divorce before the holidays, but choose to put off the filing until the holidays are over for their children’s sake… Read More »
Financial issues to address when divorcing over 50
If you are older than 50 and going through divorce you are not alone. As we discussed in a past post, divorce among the 50 and older demographic is booming. In fact, the divorce rate for this age group doubled between 1990 and 2010. We also discussed the primary reasons sociologists say the divorce… Read More »
