In any divorce process, privacy becomes an issue, and your children are not immune to this reality. Not only are there likely to be nosy questions from neighbors and other kids at school or church, but divorce lawyers love to probe digital media looking for evidence—and sometimes this includes the children’s interactions. Here are 7 […] Read More
Imagining a World Without Lawyers
“The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” — William Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 2 Mocking and rueful, most people believe that Dick the Butcher’s famous line in Shakespeare’s Henry VI expresses the average person’s frustration with the complexity and mysteries of law and that we would all be better off without lawyers. […] Read More
How Will the Divorce Impact Your Retirement Plans (Both Urgent and Longer Term)?
As you navigate through the physical, mental and emotional upheaval of a divorce, you might overlook one aspect of your life that needs close attention: your retirement. Once you have addressed your immediate needs, consider the following short- and long-term steps to ensure that your retirement plan remains intact. Organize Information Assess all retirement documents. […] Read More
Will Your Prenuptial Agreement Hold Up in Court?
Before you married, you and your wife signed a prenuptial, ensuring protection for both parties if your union ended. Now that your marriage is dissolving, you’re anxious about whether your prenup will hold up in court. Your premarital agreement might be unfortunately less iron clad than you realized if the following factors are in place: […] Read More
Is There an Etiquette Guide for Using Social Media Following Your Separation?
After you separate, how should you handle your social media obligations and habits? Should you announce your separation? What types of pictures can you post? What should you share in status updates? What you post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, your personal blog and elsewhere can hugely impact on your family law case. Here’s a quick […] Read More