One of the most impactful ways you can set yourself up for success in a divorce is to get a solid understanding of the assets you have and the debts you owe. In many relationships, it is common for one partner to have much more control or hands-on interaction with money held in joint accounts… Read More »
If you were not working during your marriage or were only working a part-time job, it can be a difficult transition to suddenly jump back into being a full-time member of the workforce. Not only are you adjusting to your new life as a single person, but you will also be starting a brand-new job… Read More »
Divorce can be a long, arduous process, but there are some steps you can take to make things go a little faster and more smoothly. Here are a few examples: Be compliant during discovery: When you’re asked to produce certain documents or information, submit them as quickly as possible. Don’t ask why or argue about… Read More »
Finding the right attorney for your divorce case can be a difficult process. But once you have an attorney whose expertise you can trust and who is capable of providing you with excellent client care during your case, it’s important you return the favor by being a good client. This goes beyond paying attention to… Read More »
Domestic violence will have a significant impact on your life and your general safety. Your first priority as a victim should always be to seek assistance to get to safety and protect yourself against your abuser. As you go through the divorce process as a victim of abuse, you can be certain that abuse will… Read More »
If you are in the process of going through a divorce, you have enough on your plate without also having to worry about criminal charges. A crime like driving under the influence (DUI) can have a significant effect on divorce proceedings that you’ll also have to consider, whether it was you or your spouse who… Read More »
There’s no escaping the emotional turbulence brought forth during the divorce process. However, there are strategies you can employ to make the process go smoother for all parties involved, and that begins from the time you tell your partner you want to get a divorce. Below are some tips for having this difficult discussion with… Read More »
An appellate court in New York recently ordered 48-year-old hedge fund manager Remy Trafalet, a Wall Street executive, to pay a total of $4.1 million in advance legal fees in what is expected to be a $200 million divorce battle. Of that $4.1 million total, $3.5 million will go toward interim counsel and expert fees… Read More »
When you receive a divorce petition from your spouse, it is your responsibility to respond. The way in which you respond, however, depends on what your spouse asks of the court in the petition and your own personal circumstances. It is best to retain an attorney as soon as possible when you receive a divorce… Read More »
Expert witnesses play a significant role in divorce cases, as they can lend insight into a person’s financial, medical or emotional situation. But what about character witnesses? Character witnesses are often used in criminal cases as a way to portray a defendant in a positive light. Can they also be helpful or make a difference… Read More »