Category Archives: Family Law
Recorded Conversations: A Warning and Call For Change
By: Martin Deptula A friend of mine recently contacted me about his sister, “Karen,” who was considering a divorce from her physically abusive and controlling husband, “Ken.” Ken is a functioning alcoholic, who becomes physically abusive when intoxicated. My friend was excited that his sister had finally decided to end her marriage and escape… Read More »
Family Law Cases Related to Substance Abuse and Substance Dependency
Read Ben Older’s article Family Law Cases Related to Substance Abuse and Substance Dependency.
SEVEN THINGS TO KNOW TO AVOID A FAMILY LAW WAR
Family law litigation is unlike any other type of litigation. For example, in most family law cases, the litigants still have to interact and deal with each other when the case is over. Whether it be about children or finances, and even if the children are now adults, there is still a connection that… Read More »
A Mediator that Litigates is Key to Mediating Estate and Trust Disputes
Attorneys practicing in the area of estates and trusts, whether planning or litigating, understand that estate and trust disputes present their own special challenges that are unique to this area of practice. More often than not, long held resentments and other family issues complicate a dispute that might appear on the surface to be… Read More »
Do I Need A Prenup?
A prenuptial agreement is an agreement executed by two people who intend to marry, which sets forth the rights and obligations of the parties in the event of divorce, and, to a lesser extent, death. The provisions of a prenuptial agreement generally fall into two categories: (1) provisions setting forth rights and obligations that… Read More »
Planning for Summer Timesharing
With the end of school and summer vacation right around the corner, divorced parents of minor children should take steps to ensure a smooth summer break. The best way to prepare for the upcoming summer months is to review your parenting plan for the following issues: During the summer months timesharing exchanges will no… Read More »
Springing Into Spring Break; Top 3 Spring Break Tips for Co-Parents
Is it a cruise? Disney World? Bahamas? Anna Maria Island? Staycation? Whatever your plans may be, your kids have been counting the days to Spring Break since the day they returned to school after Winter Break. The last thing on their mind is a dispute between their parents about the logistics of Spring Break… Read More »
