Posts Categorized: Divorce

  While many people assume or anticipate that their legal disputes with their ex-spouse will end after a divorce, the reality is that parties often find themselves continuing to negotiate, or returning to court, sometimes long after the divorce. Co-parents may decide that they need a new parenting arrangement or that the child support is too high or too low. Ex-spouses may want to adjust alimony or spousal support. The impetus for all of these disputes is usually a change in circumstances, ...   Read more ...  

  Around 50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. 41% of first marriages end in divorce. 60% of second marriages end in divorce. 73% of third marriages end in divorce. In America, there is one divorce approximately every 36 seconds. The average length of a marriage that ends in divorce is 8 years. ‘3 years’ is the average times for people, before they decide to remarry after they are divorced. ’30 years old’ is the average age when people get their first div...   Read more ...  

Prenuptial Agreements Many individuals nervously contact me before their wedding date to ask about a “prenup” agreement.  They might have been advised by a family member or a friend to investigate signing a prenuptial agreement, but aren’t sure whether or not they need one.  Even if the person knows that they should have an agreement drawn up, they are concerned about the emotional ramifications of approaching their soon-to-be spouse and his or her family about it. ...   Read more ...  

Child with Divorcing Parents When children are involved in a divorce case and there are parenting issues regarding the children, divorcing clients often ask their divorce lawyer the following questions: What is a Child Representative (Child Rep)? What is a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)? When are they assigned? Why are they assigned? Who is responsible for paying their fees? I posted a blog on this subject in 2012, but thought it was time to revisit this topic. When Might a Child Rep or a GAL be Ass...   Read more ...