For many divorcing couples, there’s no question that their children will be going to college. The only matter to be resolved, regardless of the age of the children, is how to pay for it. You and your spouse likely have a clear sense that your kids are college bound, so finding ways to build up […]
Daily Archives: June 25, 2014
No, properties that were owned by one spouse before the marriage are considered separate property, and not subject to equitable distribution. That said, there are situations where you may have contributed substantial equity to a separate property and want compensation for those investments. Let’s say you paid for a new roof and a kitchen remodel […]
When divorcing spouses reconcile, they need the divorce action halted. Early on, that can be as simple as just not taking any further action in your divorce. But once you’ve submitted a settlement agreement to the court, you’re just waiting to receive the court order that dissolves your marriage, so you need to act fast […]
Custodial parents have an important obligation when it comes to encouraging a positive ongoing relationship between kids and their other parent. But when children grow into teenagers, parents are often forced to pick the battles they’re willing to fight. If your teenage child is genuinely resistant to attending visitation with their father, there may be […]
It’s an age old question in divorce: How can my contributions to my spouse’s career be calculated and compensated? Whether you worked while your spouse went to school or stayed home to raise kids while your spouse climbed the corporate ladder, developing a fair financial settlement at the end of a marriage is important for […]