Child custody cases are complicated. If the two parents involved cannot reach an agreement as to the child’s custody, parental visits, and other issues, these matters will be decided by the court. In many of these cases, the court’s decision will not be what one of the parents was hoping for. Once the court has…
When a couple with children decides to end their marriage, the primary concern for the courts is ensuring that the children involved are still being raised in a safe and caring home. In most cases, the two parents will share custody of the children, dividing up time spent with the kids and consulting with one…
Even the most amicable divorce is seldom easy. But when one party decides to use divorce as a way to profit off of their soon-to-be former spouse or chooses to behave vindictively in order to “punish” their partner, it can be brutal. Over years of practicing family law, our attorneys have seen countless dirty tricks…
If you and your spouse are pursuing a divorce and have a collected net worth of more than $1,000,000, your divorce may be considered a “high net worth divorce.” While the end goal of both standard and high net worth divorces is the dissolution of the marriage and the division of the marital assets, the…
Going through a divorce is always a complicated process, laden with emotions and uncertainty. Things get more complex when the couple choosing to end their marriage have high-value assets or own a business together. The discovery process is more involved, there may be corporate policies and bylaws to be considered, and disagreements can get considerably…
For the past several months, we’ve been discussing the topic of contempt of court. Defined generally as the willful disobeying of a court’s legal order, contempt of court is a powerful and commonly used tool to ensure that people respect the procedures and follow the rulings of our nation’s court systems. Navigating the complexities of…
Contempt of Court is a broad term that encompasses a number of different offenses of varying severity. Are any of them felonies? Find out this and more in our FAQs.
If you have gone through a divorce, custody dispute, or any one of several different family or civil law actions, you may be party to a court order requiring another person to: Provide you with child or spousal support payments. Provide health insurance and/or medical expenses for you or your children. Allow you to visit…
It’s a common-enough scene in movies and on television: following a dramatic outburst or a defiant staring contest between a lawyer and a witness, the judge bangs their gavel and makes an angry proclamation that the offending party is being held in contempt of court. Things usually then proceed as normal, as though the contempt…
Family life can be complicated. From taking steps before marriage to ensure that both parties’ assets remain protected to resolving disputes arising from a divorce or adoption, navigating family law is a complex process. Adding to the complexity of the law in these areas is the fact that any family legal issue is necessarily cutting…
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