Prenuptial agreements are one of the most under-appreciated, under-utilized legal tools that couples have have available today. When used correctly, these agreements relieve many of tensions that threaten to destroy marriages and strengthen them for the long haul....
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You can choose to have a respectful divorce
Divorce is a strange process, occurring at the intersection of one of the most personal experiences two people can share and many of the most complicated legal issues in the couple's lives. Because of this strange combination of tensions, it is almost always an...
Does child custody have tax implications?
As you and your child's other parent work toward a fair child custody agreement, be sure to address how the way you divide your parenting responsibilities and privileges may affect your respective tax returns. Many parents, especially if they are both first-timers at...
Trouble finding a way to discuss prenuptial agreements?
As you approach your marriage, you and your spouse should seriously consider using a prenuptial agreement. Despite their complicated reputation, prenuptial agreements offer crucial protections that may be much more difficult to create later on in the marriage. Of...
Protecting your marriage and your business from each other
Prenuptial agreements can prove invaluable in many ways, especially for business owners. When individuals with complex assets like a business decide it is time to marry, it is wise to take precautions to ensure that both the marriage and the business remain safe from...
It is important to understand medical child support
Divorce has a way of clouding the minds of spouses as they work through the steps necessary to end their marriage and go their separate ways. Unfortunately, navigating the various demands of the divorce process requires spouses to address a whole host of important...
Can I seek sole custody?
In general, courts prefer to split custody evenly between two parents. However, in many cases, this is either not possible or is in conflict with the wishes of one or both parents. If you or your child's other parent plan to seek sole custody, it is important to...
Preparing to seek nonparental custody
Child custody conflicts are usually between parents of a child, but not always. In some cases, a party other than a biological parent may seek custody of a child, and courts are usually willing to consider a compelling argument for nonparental custody if the...
Do I need a temporary child support order?
When a child is rather young, determining who should care for him or her and when is an important part of any divorce negotiation. One of the most commonly used tools in this instance is a temporary child custody order. Under a temporary child custody order, parents...
Can I file for my divorce in another state?
Where you or your spouse choose to file for divorce may greatly impact the way that your divorce plays out for a number of reasons. Not only do different states or even counties within a state differ in the laws that govern divorce, the spouse that chooses to file...