How Do Courts Determine “Best Interests of the Child” In a Custody Case?
The court decides what is in the "best interest of the child", but what exactly does this mean? More »
Determining Income in a Family Law Case Where a Spouse is Dishonest
Sometimes one party to a divorce will attempt to hide their true income or where they attempt to intentionally manipulate their income to appear lower. More »
Can Courts order Child Support?
Courts can order child support to be paid both while a divorce action is pending and after a divorce has been granted. More »
Proving Your Spouse’s Income for Determining Child Support
Proving your spouses income for determining child support is essential for receiving a fair child support contribution. More »
Considering a Separation Agreement with your Spouse?
Considerations when agreeing to a separation agreement with your spouse. More »
Facts Divorce Courts Consider When Dividing Assets
Courts generally will not care or consider who is to blame for the breakup of the marriage in determining what is equitable. More »
Alimony and Spousal Support
The financial obligation to the ex-spouse often continues after the divorce, through alimony and spousal support, which usually are not influenced by fault. More »
Should you give up Marital Property for Additional Alimony?
In divorces where alimony is anticipated, there is often a give and take that can occur in negotiating for more alimony in exchange for less marital property. More »
Division of assets in Divorce: Common Law vs. Community Property
States fall into two general categories as to how they divide marital property: community property states and common law states. More »
Difference between regular divorce & collaborative or mediation?
Considerations for a mediated or collaborative divorce instead of traditional litigation. More »