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I remember the exact moment I first heard the word “prenup”. The year was 2005 and I was in high school. I was cruising down the road, without a care in the world, when I heard Kanye West so eloquently rap the following lyrics: “If you ain’t no punk, holla ‘We want prenup! We want […]

On a regular basis, I hear from my clients the scenario that one of the spouses is staying at home for any number of reasons. It could be that the recession of 2008 hit the family pretty badly and one spouse lost his or her job. It could be that employer of one of the […]

No, divorce and child custody and support cases are all considered civil cases. The law does not provide attorneys in civil cases.

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are gone. The tree is down. W-2’s will be in the mail and on their way before you know it. Each year tax season brings with it new law, new questions, and new decisions. Adding a divorce or separation in the mix makes things even more complicated. […]

Divorce can be a difficult process for anyone but it can be particularly difficult for couples who have a high net worth. These couples have often worked hard and spent many years delaying spending money on things they want. It may be that both couples are professionals or it may be one spouse stayed at […]

Divorcing a member of the military is very different from a regular divorce. If you are filing for divorce and your spouse is in the military getting your spouse served with the divorce complaint will be one of the first hurdles. The base where your spouse is stationed cannot accept service on behalf of your […]

There are no set guidelines for awarding alimony. The judge will review evidence of financial records, income, bills, and debts. The judge can also consider marital misconduct. Having considered all the factors including the amount the supporting spouse is capable of paying the judge will make an equitable decision as to how much support the […]

The court may set a specific time for alimony to expire. This decision is based on many factors including the length of the marriage and the ability of the supporting spouse to eventually be able to support him or her self. Even without a set expiration date, alimony will still terminate if either the dependent […]