It’s vital to put a plan in place and tap into resources to help you get through any complications.The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to get through the challenges that anAlzheimer’s diagnosis brings. One in 10 people over the age of Read more
Why You Should Have a Prenuptial Agreement
Many couples marrying for the first time think the main reason to enter into a prenuptial agreement is to protect a family inheritance or one person’s wealth. It’s true that some parents insist the couple have a prenup to secure their son’s or daughter’s inheritance Read more
Don’t Let Your Husband or Wife Hide Assets. Yes, It Can Happen to You.
How to hide money from a spouse Hiding assets in a marriage can start with how the couple manages their finances. In cases where a spouse hides assets, that spouse often runs all of the finances: pays bills, makes the investments, chooses life insurance coverage, Read more
When a Child Gets Estranged from a Parent During a Divorce
Unfortunately, one parent and a child or children become estranged during a lot of divorces. An estranged child is hostile to or continuously angry with one of his or her parents. The child often refuses to have visitation or custodial access time with that parent. Read more
Divorcing a Reluctant Spouse
If your spouse has agreed to get a divorce – or may even want a divorce – but does nothing to make it happen, you have a reluctant spouse. A reluctant spouse puts the burden of getting a divorce on his or her husband or Read more
Reflections of a Family Law Attorney
Practicing family law over the years has involved unexpected and surprising experiences. I have met people during the most difficult periods of their lives–some in truly extraordinary circumstances. My job is to help them through hard times with the best possible outcome, yet some of Read more
Separation and Divorce During Coronavirus
People are calling the office in the midst of this coronavirus crisis to ask how they can get a separation or divorce with the problems we are facing now. Most courts are functioning on a limited basis, except for “essential” matters or emergencies, like orders Read more
Hiding Cash During a Divorce
Divorce usually involves distribution of assets such as house, cars, bank accounts, securities, and retirement funds. Sometimes another asset exists: cash. And sometimes the cash is significant in value. If only one spouse acquires or knows about the cash, he or she may Read more
Why You Should Prepare for Divorce While You’re “Happily” Married
Many divorce clients say, in their first meeting with me, that they believe their divorce was in the making for years before they went ahead with it. Yet, armed with that possibility, very few people prepare for the financial consequences of divorce. Finances after divorce Read more
The Consequences of Cheating on Your Spouse
You are married, maybe you have children. Suddenly… you are very attracted to someone who is not your spouse. The new partner is irresistible. You’re having an affair. Now what?! I cannot advise you whether to continue or to end the affair. Matters of passion Read more
