This is somewhat different than Community Property, where everything is divided equally, which is what some states mandate. Understanding equitable distribution and the factors that go into the decision-making, is essential to ensuring that you understand what is going to happen. How Does Equitable Distribution Work? Marital assets are defined as the assets that the […]

Collecting Child Support Arrearages from a Deceased Non-custodial Parent’s Estate If you are concerned about what happens to the child support payments you have been receiving from a non-custodial parent after the death of the non-custodial parent, you should be aware that such payments cease immediately. However, you still may be able to collect any […]

Divorce is hard on everyone, but it is especially difficult for the children. They often do not understand what is going on, and this can cause them a lot of stress. As parents, even though you might not be getting along with each other, it is imperative that you watch out for the children.  Here […]

January is the busiest time for divorce lawyers. Many couples postpone their divorce plans until after the Christmas holidays. Many others see the new year as an opportunity to get a new start in life. A surge in filings for divorces early in the new year is a recurring theme. The reasons for this are […]

Military divorces are especially stressful for both parties creating emotional issues of separation of family and worry about the family’s well-being and also concerns about the military person’s health and safety.  It is not uncommon for military couples to have family issues develop that may eventually lead to a divorce when one or both spouses […]

When a married couple decides that they can no longer live together peacefully, they might decide that a divorce is the right way to go. If there are no children involved then it might just be an uncomplicated, quick process, however, if there are children involved the issue may become quite complicated and lengthy process. […]