Parents have a legal responsibility to financially support their children until they at least reach the “age of majority,” the legal age at which the child is no longer considered to be a minor and is capable of making adult choices on their own behalves. The age of majority differs from state to state. In… Read More »
Upon divorce or separation, each parent is still required to financially support their children. The non-custodial spouse will be tasked with making child support payments to the parent with primary custody of the children. However, if the person paying child support passes away before they fulfill their child support obligations, the recipient parent may wonder… Read More »
Every single parent is required to financially support his or her children. Upon divorce, the child has a right to support from the non-custodial parent. The amount of child support paid depends on various factors, such as each parent’s income, the custody arrangement and special needs the child may have. Generally, parents are only required… Read More »
If you obtained your immigration status or green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you might wonder what happens if you get divorced. It is natural to be concerned—the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) pays particular attention to immigrant marriages that occur only for one spouse to obtain U.S…. Read More »
Mediated divorces are generally much less expensive than court litigation, and a big factor that goes into that is that they take significantly less time to complete, meaning fewer legal fees. But exactly how long can you expect the mediation process to take? Every divorce is different, of course, so here are some of the… Read More »
Collaborative divorce is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that does not require the couple to appear before a judge. Instead, the spouses will work with professionals such as attorneys, therapists and financial experts to settle the various aspects of their divorce. Below is a quick overview of some of the ways the collaborative… Read More »
Some divorces, such as those involving business interests or particularly high-net worth individuals, are inherently more complex than the average divorce. The more complexities that exist, the more beneficial it is likely to be for your case to use expert witnesses. Expert witnesses are people who are highly qualified within their particular field who can… Read More »
Divorce is difficult enough even when the couple is generally able to communicate and get along during the process. When one spouse displays textbook narcissistic behaviors, however, it becomes far more challenging to get through the process. It’s important to note that narcissism is far more than self-absorption. It is an actual personality disorder, and… Read More »
If you are considering filing for both bankruptcy and divorce, it’s important to carefully consider the timing of these filings. As a general rule, bankruptcy will take precedence over a divorce. If you file for bankruptcy while going through a divorce, there’s a chance it could delay the distribution of your marital assets and debts… Read More »
When a person earns sales commissions during the divorce process, how will those commissions be treated? Are they or are they not marital property? The general rule is that if the sales commission occurs before the marriage is officially over, it can still be classified as marital property, even if the divorce process is ongoing…. Read More »