Family Law Articles

• Family Law Badmouthing
  What Happens When a Divorcing Parent Bad-Mouths the Other in Front of their Children? Marriage is a contract between two people that can be ended simply by divorce at … More
• Distribution of Property Upon Divorce
  Getting divorced involves a lot of financial decisions.  The property, including real estate, stocks, personal property, bank accounts and other things, needs to … More
• Do I need to hire a lawyer to establish or enforce a child support order?
  Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order.  By filling out a short application and submitting … More
• Enforcing a Child Support Order Out of State
  While a parent living out of state may make enforcing your child support order a bit tricky, it certainly doesn’t make it impossible.  The first step is to … More
• How to Avoid Having Your Prenuptial Agreement Declared Invalid
  Prenuptial agreements provide stability and certainty to married couples who decide to divorce but only if the prenuptial agreement was properly executed when it was … More
• Prenuptial Agreements: Potential Benefits for Couples Who Stay Married
  Some couples avoid creating a prenuptial agreement because they think that it is unromantic and that they will never be divorced. They may be right. A … More
• Intercepting Tax Refunds When a Parent Fails to Pay Child Support
  It seems only fair that if a parent is entitled to a tax refund, and he or she owes back child support, then back child support ought to be paid off first.  For … More
• What to Know Before Your Wedding Day: The Legal Requirements of Getting Married
  There is so much to think about when you are planning a wedding. Finding the right dress, the perfect location and planning the menu probably spring to mind … More
• Saying I Do: With a Prenuptial Agreement
  Wedding days are often preceded by deciding on flower arrangements and planning a romantic honeymoon. While those things are important and make your special … More
• How to Go Through a Divorce
  No matter what the circumstances, a divorce is a big change. It fundamentally changes the family structure and often the day to day life of the soon to be … More