The calendar year is only half over, but for those with school-age children, it feels as if it is about to end. Summer will fly by and the “new year” will start in September (or late August) with the first day of school. How old is your parenting plan? How many informal changes have been… [Read More]
Post-Judgment Agreements that Modify Property Orders – Are they Allowed?
After your divorce is finalized, you may decide that the terms do not work for you , or maybe you are just happy with the terms of your divorce and now want to try to get them changed. There are processes for changing the terms of custody, child-support, or spousal support agreements, but not for… [Read More]
Family Law: Can My Ex-Wife Keep Using my Last Name?
Many, if not most, woman change their last name at the time of marriage to either replace or hyphen it with their husband’s name. In the event of divorce, the woman has the choice to either keep her married name or to reclaim her pre-marital name. Some men do not like the idea of their… [Read More]
A Continuance To Obtain An Attorney – Can I Get One?
We seem to be more of a Do It Yourself society than ever before. This is true even when it comes to representing yourself in court. Abe Lincoln said “He who represents himself has a fool for a client”. Yet now there are options if you realize you may be over your head. It is… [Read More]
Can I Be Forced To Sell My Home During Divorce?
We often get this question in the context of a divorcing couple. And the short answer is, “Yes.” The court can force you to sell your home because they have the authority to transfer property from one spouse to another or to order property sold pursuant to a dissolution of marriage. This mostly comes up… [Read More]