Divorce
10 Ways to an Effective Divorce – Part Two: Your Lawyer is Your Ally
To continue the discussion on increasing your chance of a better outcome in a divorce, our focus will shift to the importance of understanding your lawyer’s role in your divorce case. Like any other professional, lawyers can be sued also. Sometimes these cases are justified, as the lawyer did commit an error. Other times individual clients […]
10 Ways to an Effective Divorce – Part One: Plan Ahead
Before getting involved in a divorce there are several steps you can take, as a client, to make the road as smooth as possible. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that divorce, like all legal proceedings, requires careful planning. Luckily, there are some items you can keep in mind while […]
Why Life Insurance may be Required in Divorce Settlements
Going through a divorce can be a trying and complicated process, and many times there is a financial obligation that is due to one of the parties involved. The payment could be child support, alimony, or some other type of financial settlement and may be payable by way of lump sum or installments. However, what […]
What Happens to Pets During Divorce Proceedings?
Often in divorce cases, there is dispute over which party will be granted ownership of any pets obtained during the course of the relationship. An increasing number of families consider their pets to be far more than property, but full-fledged members of the family. Despite the emotional attachment many people have to their pets, the […]