Category: Family Law

Divorce is one of the most complex legal processes because of the large number of financial, emotional, and familial issues involved. When considering divorce or speaking with a divorce attorney, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the process so that you can make an informed decision. Here are some of the most frequently […]

Getting married in Las Vegas has become an iconic experience, with over 80,000 marriages performed in the city each year. Although the number of weddings has declined somewhat over recent years, Las Vegas is still a city that fosters romance in grand and spectacular way. If you are considering getting married in Las Vegas, you […]

At the commencement of a divorce case, each party to the proceedings must complete a financial disclosure statement. Before anyone begins preparing a financial disclosure statement, however, there are some basics to understand about the process and the document itself. Collecting Supporting Data The typical divorce financial disclosure statement requires a person to collect certain pieces […]

One of the initial tasks in a divorce case is preparing a motion for temporary child custody. Typically, the motion is filed with the court either at the same time a divorce petition is submitted or shortly thereafter. There are a number of factors a person needs to bear in mind when preparing a motion […]

The decision to end a marriage is complex and difficult, at best. However, far too often, the pivotal unanswered question in the mind of an unhappy spouse is whether he or she would survive the financial impact of divorce. Despite a wealth of resources available online, and through the courts, men and women contemplating divorce […]

When interviewing a lawyer to handle your adoption, you’ll want to ask: How long have you been doing adoption work and what percentage of your cases are adoption cases? How did you get interested in adoption law? What is your hourly rate and how often will I be billed? Will you charge a retainer? Will […]

Introduction If you’re going through a divorce, one of the things you need to consider when negotiating your settlement is how your taxes will be affected. After a divorce, your filing status will change and you may also be faced with new sources of income or new expenses. Below are answers to the frequently asked […]

By Susan M. Keenan ©2006 Along with marital assets come the marital debts.  Whether the couple has been married a long time or just a short while, debts are sure to exist.  Sometimes the debts are small and sometimes the debts are large.  No matter what they are, someone has to come up with a […]

Given a chance, many people would rather save their money than having to hire an Attorney for their divorce. However, unlike a run of the mill debt recovery which some people are competent to take up on their own without the need for an attorney, it is advisable that you engage the professional services of […]