Child support is one of those complicated areas of family law that befuddles many clients. Child support is a method of financial transference of wealth from one parent to the other parent for the care of their mutual child. Child support is paid by the spouse that...
Month: February 2017
Couples should focus on finances for the future after divorce
Many marriages ultimately end in divorce, although couples may not envision that outcome when they get married. Sound financial planning during the divorce process can help ease the impact of the divorce on the couple as they move forward towards their futures...
An analysis of collaborative divorce: reasons to beware, Part 1
Collaborative divorce is touted as the future of divorce and the key to ending acrimonious separations. While true, collaborative divorce does hold many promises to reduce costs, keep relations civil, and speed up divorces; there are significant limitations to the...
Child support and bankruptcy
Child custody battles are usually followed by child support negotiations and legal battles. In most cases, the non-custodial parent has to pay child support to the custodial parent to help them bear the finances of the child. The law is strict towards parents that do...
Collaborative divorce can be a good option in some circumstances
The end of a marriage is a sensitive time for many people as it often means the end of a long-term relationship. This can create special challenges for couples going through the divorce process. Because each couple and family, and their circumstances, are...
What are the primary concerns in a high asset divorce?
The divorce process can be emotionally challenging. Divorces involving high net worth individuals can be especially challenging in many ways. Behaving against your interests during the divorce process, however, can have significant financial consequences both during...
Nullifying prenuptial agreements
People use prenuptial agreements to protect their property and money in case their marriage ends in divorce. If you are not protected through prenuptial agreements, there is a chance you might lose most of your property. That adds to the emotional distress a divorce...