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January 11, 2024
Estate planning is the process by which a person decides who will receive their property after death and who m...
December 29, 2023
A military divorce is a divorce in which one or both parties are current or former military service members. D...
December 12, 2023
Shared parenting agreements can put a strain on parents. However, using these five easy tips for co-parenting ...
December 12, 2023
A high-conflict divorce occurs when a couple is unable to see eye-to-eye at any given point in their divorce m...
December 08, 2023
Substance use disorder refers to the use of illegal substances — such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine —...
November 13, 2023
While the United States Constitution guarantees its citizens “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,” ...
October 16, 2023
Domestic violence is defined broadly in California to include far more than mere physical abuse. While intenti...
October 13, 2023
The holidays are a hectic time! In the past, the holidays were your favorite time of the year, and you cherish...
October 12, 2023
Child custody proceedings, whether incident to a divorce or if the parents were never married, can be complica...
September 12, 2023
Since 2006, Joe Jonas has been a household name as the lead singer of the pop-rock boy band, The Jonas Brother...
September 05, 2023
A relationship breakup or divorce can be stressful enough, but when it involves a high-income earner and child...
August 30, 2023
The United States has one of the highest divorce rates in the world. However, there has been a sustained and m...
August 02, 2023
Members of the United States military may be eligible for a basic housing allowance (BAH) or Overseas Housing ...
July 31, 2023
Divorce is hard. Going through a divorce with children is even harder, which is why it is important to have a ...
July 26, 2023
You were approached by someone—a process server or a sheriff—and are handed a stack of paperwork saying that y...
July 21, 2023
In California, conservatorships and guardianships are two similar but different legal constructs. In both case...
July 17, 2023
Under the laws of the State of California, a parent has the rights and responsibilities to provide for their m...
July 14, 2023
When couples divorce, their marital assets need to be divided. However, dividing those assets can prove to be ...
July 12, 2023
You applied for and were granted a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order against your spouse or signif...
June 28, 2023
A high-conflict and/or complex divorce matter can be, as they say, “messy.” This can apply to the conflict bet...
June 28, 2023
Given the rise of technology industries and the employment changes fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, many compa...
June 13, 2023
During an initial divorce consultation many prospective litigants ask, “Can I claim marital abandonment in my ...
June 13, 2023
Divorce can be an emotionally difficult and financially overwhelming process. This is especially true for a hi...
May 26, 2023
Civilian divorces are generally governed by state law. However, federal law comes into play where one or both ...
May 23, 2023
How does the San Diego Court Make Child Support Orders? California has a statewide uniform guideline for child...
May 12, 2023
Divorce in the military, whether one or both spouses are servicemembers (hereinafter referred to as a “militar...
May 09, 2023
Domestic violence, particularly among marital partners, can manifest itself in ways that many people might not...
April 20, 2023
In California, the courts make child custody decisions based on the best interest of the child. In evaluating ...
April 20, 2023
What is a “transmutation?” While the word may sound like it came from an episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtl...
April 20, 2023
Divorce cases involving domestic violence can be tricky in San Diego. When facing allegations of domestic viol...
March 30, 2023
Whether you are in the middle of a child custody proceeding or thinking of filing a motion for custody in San ...
December 13, 2022
When should you hire an estate planning lawyer? The answer is actually “yesterday.” Some of the most important...
December 01, 2022
A common issue that arises when spouses divorce is whether a spouse’s inheritance can be considered community ...
November 17, 2022
Every parent in the state of California has a duty to support their minor children. Income, tax filing status,...
November 15, 2022
Like any complicated financial decision, filing a petition for bankruptcy comes with pros and cons.
November 10, 2022
One of the biggest assets in a marital estate is a party’s retirement plan or pension.
November 10, 2022
In mediation, a neutral professional, or a team of neutral professionals (“Co-Mediation”), assists individuals...
October 13, 2022
“Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” That famous quote has been attributed to Benjamin Franklin and st...
September 30, 2022
If you are struggling with debt, filing a petition for bankruptcy may be the answer. However, not all chapters...
September 30, 2022
For parents sharing legal custody of their children, whether to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 has ...
September 26, 2022
Congratulations! You have been named the executor of a will. But what is an executor? What do you need to know...
September 22, 2022
Individuals and families planning their estates have many vehicles from which to choose. Most people will choo...
August 25, 2022
Guardianship in California is the process by which the court appoints someone other than a child’s parent to t...
March 09, 2022
If you share a child or children with a former spouse or have current custody orders, moving is not as easy as...
February 09, 2022
When it comes to family law, finding the best attorney to handle your unique situation is a must. That is beca...
January 19, 2022
Once you have made the difficult decision to seek a divorce, you are likely to find the divorce process to be ...
December 21, 2021
Military divorce has different legal requirements than civilian divorce. Use this step-by-step guide to make t...
December 20, 2021
If you have decided to file for divorce, Cage & Miles, LLP’s experienced attorneys can assist you in navig...
December 15, 2021
Cage & Miles emphasizes that your safety is the highest priority. If you or your family is experiencing do...
December 06, 2021
A marital settlement agreement is a written agreement between the two parties in a divorce that divides proper...
November 18, 2021
Parental alienation is an act of psychological manipulation in which one parent—often the custodial parent—sab...
September 28, 2021
Kelly Clarkson has been a household name since 2002, when she won the very first season of American Idol. Clar...
June 01, 2021
As shocking as the news may have been, it is no secret that Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates have announced...
May 27, 2021
At long last, your divorce is OVER. You received a large amount of funds through trial or settlement. You were...
May 25, 2021
Divorce and all its related issues—child and spousal support, child custody and visitation, division of assets...
May 24, 2021
“He screams at me and throws things around our house. He once punched a hole in the wall. But--he’s never actu...
May 19, 2021
It is an exciting moment for any skilled future employee of a startup or tech company: the signing of an emplo...
April 09, 2021
While some believed Kanye West's 2020 presidential bid was legitimate or part of a larger publicity stunt in a...
March 17, 2021
In the last twelve months, with the pandemic impacting many families’ financial bottom line, I have had more p...
March 17, 2021
Prenuptial or Premarital agreements often carry with them negative connotations because people who are about t...
January 19, 2021
Medical bills can be financially devastating. An unexpected accident or illness can leave you with thousands o...
January 14, 2021
How do you create stability during a time of uncertainty? After nearly a year, we had all hoped that things wo...
December 22, 2020
Your marriage has been breaking down for months and your spouse packs a bag and leaves. Later, he or she conta...
December 03, 2020
Child support is an obligation that cannot be excused or dismissed in California. Under the law, parents are e...
November 04, 2020
You have likely heard about prenuptial agreements and how they have become associated with celebrities and the...
November 03, 2020
California is a community property state when it comes to dividing marital assets, property, and debts in a di...
October 15, 2020
In any divorce proceedings or other family law matter to be decided in a California court, evidence will need ...
October 02, 2020
The U.S. military has staggering rules and regulations their active duty service members must follow, and ther...
October 02, 2020
Marriage is supposed to be the union of two people based on love and trust. So when your fiancé comes up with ...
August 10, 2020
Cage & Miles is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Shannon B. Miles just became a Fellow of the Ame...
July 20, 2020
If you’re contemplating divorce, surely you have concerns about your financial health. If you decide to take t...
July 06, 2020
Going through a divorce looks different for everyone. Whether you are happy about getting a divorce or wishing...
June 22, 2020
Many parents enjoy traveling, especially when doing so involves exploring a new country or traveling overseas....
June 08, 2020
If you’re an unwed mother and you gave birth to a child, you’re probably wanting to know what your legal right...
May 21, 2020
Emotions run high during a divorce, no doubt. Sometimes those same emotions get parties so worked up, they fin...
May 18, 2020
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency in the middle of March, courts across California...
May 12, 2020
Estate planning is like frequent hand-washing: something that was always important but something especially re...
May 04, 2020
Since March, life has thrown a lot of people curveballs – so much that even big retailers and franchisors, suc...
April 27, 2020
Officially, the San Diego County Courts have been closed to the public until April 30, 2020. During this closu...
April 22, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to gloom over the globe, the economy has gravely suffered and is seeming...
April 20, 2020
Have you been directed to quarantine because you tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? If so, ...
April 16, 2020
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was signed into law in an ...
April 14, 2020
You and your child(ren) are ordered to remain in your home, trapped, but your home is not safe.
April 10, 2020
Many are wondering if and how custody and visitation orders are being affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, e...
April 06, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has couples self-isolating in lockdown, spending virtually 24 hours ...
April 03, 2020
Congress passed the economic relief package, which gives Americans an extra $1,200 in their pocket for use dur...
March 27, 2020
On March 18, 2020, the presiding judge of the San Diego Superior Court issued an order suspending court servic...
March 18, 2020
In the United States, a significant number of first marriages end in divorce. Unfortunately, the chances of di...
March 05, 2020
If you’re going through divorce proceedings and you’re thinking a little or a lot about taking a dip in the da...
February 17, 2020
In the 1990s and before that, the mothers almost always got physical custody of their children in a divorce an...
January 20, 2020
Are you an unmarried mother who wants to know if you can get the court to issue a child support order without ...
January 06, 2020
Are you a grandparent who wants to know if you can go to court to ask for custody of your grandchild? Or, do y...
December 23, 2019
When parents first get divorced, they can be somewhat overwhelmed or daunted by the process. Sometimes getting...
December 08, 2019
Workers’ compensation benefits are paid to workers who were injured in a work-related accident or who are suff...
November 20, 2019
Adultery impacts countless relationships and, in many cases, can be a sign that divorce is looming. As spouses...
November 06, 2019
For happily married parents, the holidays are usually a joyous time of year, but for recently separated parent...
October 21, 2019
Child custody is a very important issue. It doesn’t matter if you’re legally separating, filing for divorce, o...
October 14, 2019
When a California family court judge makes child custody and visitation orders, they take many factors into ac...
October 07, 2019
Are you contemplating divorce, but at the same time you’re anticipating an inheritance in the near future? If ...
September 24, 2019
These days, it’s not uncommon for children to be born out of wedlock. It became so common that questions began...
September 10, 2019
You may have heard that because California is a Community Property state, marital property–or property earned ...
August 23, 2019
Spouses can get divorced for an infinite number of reasons. A common reason often cited by divorcing couples i...
August 09, 2019
Gone are the days when the family courts automatically assumed the mother should get the children in a divorce...
July 24, 2019
Child support is a common issue that arises between parents in paternity, legal separation, or dissolution of ...
July 10, 2019
We’re not going to candy-coat it: Divorce can be hard, extremely hard. Even when your marriage is unhealthy an...
June 26, 2019
Are you having marital problems with your spouse, but you’re not 100% sure that what you want is a divorce? Or...
June 12, 2019
Two of the biggest causes of divorce are adultery and financial problems. Because adultery is so frowned upon ...
May 21, 2019
Domestic violence, such as spousal abuse and child abuse, impacts all types of marriages and families. Contrar...
May 06, 2019
Historically, when couples divorced, the mother would get primary custody of the children and fathers would ge...
April 26, 2019
Special Considerations for High Net Worth Couples
March 15, 2019
At what age can a child decide which parent to live with in California? If you are in the process of divorce o...
March 04, 2019
Don’t Let Divorce Drive You Apart Changes in living situations, having two separate homes, and feeling torn be...
February 11, 2019
Understanding the Common Emotional Factors in Divorce As the divorce rate among Americans continues to increas...
February 01, 2019
When Family Law Meets Criminal Law Divorce cases are often complex and emotionally driven due to anger, sadnes...
January 14, 2019
Don’t Be Caught in the Storm Not only is drug and alcohol abuse bad for a person’s health, wellbeing and relat...
January 07, 2019
Do You Have the Right to Question Your Ex About Dating? At some point after divorce, it is likely that you and...
December 18, 2018
When your ex-spouse remarries, their new spouse may have negative opinions about your spousal support agreemen...
December 11, 2018
What the Court Considers When Determining Custody If you believe your children are better off with you than th...
November 30, 2018
After a divorce is finalized, parents may decide to move because of a new job opportunity, to be closer to ext...
November 29, 2018
Congratulations, your divorce finally came to an end! No more deadlines to meet, papers to file, or no more ti...
October 29, 2018
While divorce can be an extremely overwhelming process, it could be more difficult in the event of an injury c...
October 15, 2018
Although the holiday season is filled with love and joy, it can also be quite stressful and demanding. However...
September 20, 2018
Halloween is often a special holiday for children who enjoy basking in the fun of crazy costumes and free cand...
September 13, 2018
Everyone knows that assets and property end up on the chopping block in a divorce. However, you might be unsur...
August 31, 2018
A restraining order is used by domestic violence victims to protect themselves from further harm. If a restrai...
August 28, 2018
In the event of a military divorce, whether you are the service member or non-service member spouse, it is imp...
July 20, 2018
Child custody battles can be quite complicated and emotionally draining. If you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse ...
July 06, 2018
After a marriage ends, former spouses may rediscover love with a new partner and get remarried. When applying ...
June 27, 2018
A divorce proceeding that has led to trial is the culmination of months—or perhaps years—of a hotly-contested ...
June 13, 2018
For most parents going through a divorce, breaking the news to your children is probably one of the most diffi...
June 01, 2018
In order to travel outside of the United States, a passport is required for all United States citizens. The pr...
May 24, 2018
A child custody battle can be a difficult time for the entire family. The last thing a parent wants to do is d...
May 22, 2018
A child visitation agreement imposes the amount of time that the custodial and noncustodial parents spend with...
May 15, 2018
If you realize that you’re unhappy in your marriage, you may wonder if it’s better to stay together for the sa...
May 12, 2018
Discovery is the term used to describe the various ways through which family law litigants seek out relevant a...
April 26, 2018
Many pet owners treat their beloved animal companions as if they are their children. But in the event of a div...
April 12, 2018
If you’re in the midst of filing for divorce, you may be concerned about how your money and property will be d...
March 23, 2018
Adoption is one of the noblest things one can do. Choosing to bring a child into your home, a child who would ...
March 02, 2018
Selling your marital home is an entirely personal choice, and there is no single solution to making this decis...
February 28, 2018
How can a premarital agreement be overturned?
February 27, 2018
There are few things in life that are permanent. The courts understand that life does not remain the same fore...
February 21, 2018
What subjects can be covered in a premarital agreement under the UPAA?
February 18, 2018
Spousal support orders are intended to support a non-earning or low-earning spouse for a certain amount of tim...
February 14, 2018
What is a premarital agreement?
February 07, 2018
During the course of a divorce case, it is common to perform legal investigation, which is also known as the "...
February 06, 2018
If you and your spouse are headed for a divorce and are considering your options to accomplish the task, chanc...
January 31, 2018
Step Parents Rights in California In California, courts may grant visitation rights to a stepparent if they de...
January 24, 2018
In family law cases, it is common for spouses to come to an agreement about the issues in their divorce case, ...
January 17, 2018
What is legal custody?
January 03, 2018
Sometimes, marriage can be one of the most difficult aspects of your life. When the difficulty of marriage out...
January 01, 2018
When divorce is not enough, annulment is an option. While divorce acknowledges a marriage once took place thou...
December 26, 2017
When seeking a divorce, there are generally 2 options available to you: mediation and litigation. Mediation is...
December 14, 2017
Child support orders are official and final. This means both parties must abide by the terms in the order, or ...
November 30, 2017
While a military divorce will ultimately dissolve a marriage just like any other divorce, there are additional...
November 16, 2017
When spouses begin the process of divorce, generally one of the first things they might be wondering is when i...
November 09, 2017
Drug or alcohol abuse is a very common contributing factor for couples seeking divorce, and when it's time for...
October 24, 2017
Social media is a major part of our lives nowadays, encouraging us all to share every aspect of our lives in a...
October 05, 2017
Your marriage is over, but now there is the question of who will be moving out of the marital home, or if you ...
September 14, 2017
Divorce is not just about negotiations and divorce settlements. It is also a very emotional experience, especi...
September 07, 2017
Most of us are aware that divorce has the potential to ruin one’s personal finances, especially when individua...
July 26, 2017
Divorce is an emotional time for anyone and takes some time to cope with and adjust to. For older couples, div...
July 11, 2017
Once the divorce papers are signed and you are officially single, it can feel like a weight is lifted and you ...
June 22, 2017
Divorce is a difficult and highly emotional experience for both spouses, but even more challenging for childre...
June 15, 2017
If you are in the midst of a divorce, you might be concerned about the possibility of having to make alimony p...
May 17, 2017
Custody is not usually an easy thing for fathers to win, despite the fact that courts do not discriminate agai...
May 10, 2017
Divorce is a difficult time for spouses, but it can be an especially troubling time if there are children invo...
May 03, 2017
How Does Adultery Affect Divorce in California? If you are in the midst of a divorce that was sparked by infid...
April 25, 2017
Many of us have been exposed to divorce horror stories, or have watched the dissolution of a marriage unravel ...
February 10, 2017
For some couples, the marriage was “over” long before divorce papers were filed. Even if this is true, does th...
February 01, 2017
Child custody matters can often get emotional and heated, which can lead to parents making poor judgments and ...
October 25, 2016
The first meeting you have with your divorce lawyer can also be the most informative. Typically, these initial...
October 06, 2016
The most sensitive and vulnerable members of a family are often the children – as a parent, you do everything ...
September 29, 2016
As a form of additional child support, parents are often ordered to continue or begin providing health insuran...
September 26, 2016
Engagements are a beautiful moment that couples in love will remember and cherish forever. Many couples that g...
September 22, 2016
At the conclusion of a California divorce case, a Judgment for Dissolution will be entered by the court. This ...
September 19, 2016
Under California Family Code section 4053, child support orders are calculated to cover all the costs of raisi...
September 15, 2016
There are many moving parts to consider when deciding to contest a proposed or existing custody arrangement in...
September 13, 2016
In a previous blog, we discussed the possibility of family court awarding child support for dependent adult ch...
September 08, 2016
The entire process for a divorce can take anywhere from six months to several years. After filing for a divorc...
September 01, 2016
A Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) is a meeting set by the court between both parties and their attorneys...
August 25, 2016
California is a community property state. This means that “all property, real or personal, wherever situated, ...
May 30, 2016
The timeline for an entire divorce, from the parties’ separation to the final dissolution, can take several mo...
May 23, 2016
Under California Family Code section 3111, in preparation for a child custody hearing, either parent may reque...
May 17, 2016
The way in which couples files their taxes can have significant financial impact. Because the entire divorce p...
May 16, 2016
What happens if you go to Court and are unhappy with the outcome of the Superior Court? What are your options?...
May 11, 2016
Often times dissolution of marriage and bankruptcy go hand in hand because one or both spouses may not be able...
May 10, 2016
California is a community property state, which means that all property acquired during the marriage is presum...
May 09, 2016
Below is a summary of “formal” discovery procedures that may be utilized throughout the divorce process. Any o...
May 04, 2016
Once a couple facing divorce identifies all the assets of the marriage, and because California is a community ...
May 03, 2016
Often times, one parent stays in the marital residence while the other parent moves out, but what if you canno...
May 02, 2016
According to California community property law, California Family Code section 760, community property is, “al...
April 28, 2016
Sadly, about 50% of marriages end in divorce now a days. There is a lot of anxiety and worry when one is think...
April 26, 2016
Going through a divorce is already stressful enough. You have to figure out who gets what, how your going to s...
April 25, 2016
Clients often ask how to handle marital debts after the parties have separated, but before the parties come to...
April 21, 2016
Under California Law, if you are signing a pre-nuptial agreement or getting a divorce, you are required to fil...
April 20, 2016
What are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROS)? Four mutual restraining orders automatically take eff...
April 18, 2016
What is a community property state? Under the California Family Code section 760, community property is “all p...
April 11, 2016
Family Court Services (FCS) mediation is an informal process required by the court for any parties that are di...
April 07, 2016
You have decided you want to file for legal separation or dissolution, now what? The first step is to file the...
April 06, 2016
In addition to the more common ground of irreconcilable differences, the California family code provides that ...
April 06, 2016
A common issue for many parents or parties seeking either child or spousal support is figuring out exactly how...
April 04, 2016
AB 2098: Existing law requires the court to consider and give due weight to the wishes of a child in making an...
March 31, 2016
In 2013, the California court of appeal decided an important case regarding renewals of restraining orders. Th...
March 25, 2016
Attorneys in California are not permitted by the rules of ethics to accept contingent fee arrangements or a pe...
February 23, 2016
In most cases, court-ordered child support automatically terminates when the child turns 18 years old unless t...
February 22, 2016
The property and spousal support rights and obligations found in the California Family Code are applied when a...
February 19, 2016
In the case Stuard v. Stuard before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the two parties fighting over custody ...
February 17, 2016
Whenever a parent or child is receiving cash aid through a State of California government cash assistance (wel...
February 16, 2016
According to the latest U.S. Census statistics, only about 51% of Californians over the age of 18 are married,...
February 05, 2016
All divorces end with a final judgment from the family court, officially terminating the parties’ marital stat...
February 01, 2016
Conflicts over money are common after divorce, especially when it comes to child support. Often parents incur ...
January 11, 2016
The term “Gavron warning” is named after a California appellate court decision from over 20 years ago titled, ...
January 08, 2016
Divorce can have a devastating financial toll on families, including figuring out the costs of insurance going...
January 07, 2016
Here are some new laws taking effect in 2016 and 2017 that involve common family law issues, such as child abu...
December 14, 2015
Kelly Rutherford has reportedly lost custody of her kids — Hermes, 8, and Helena, 6. The ruling is the latest ...
November 26, 2015
Reading about legal matters, divorce proceedings and family court processes can mean coming across unfamiliar ...
November 16, 2015
In California’s first decision to address the fate of frozen embryos after a couple’s divorce, a state judge i...
November 14, 2015
Parents often ask if it’s possible to waive child support from their ex-spouse.
November 10, 2015
Thinking about selling your home during a divorce in California? Whether you are filing for divorce or you jus...
November 02, 2015
“What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality o...
October 23, 2015
An annulment (or “nullity”) is when a court says a marriage or domestic partnership is NOT legally valid. Afte...
October 19, 2015
Lamar Odom, the former NBA star, was rushed to a hospital Tuesday October 13, 2015 after he was found unconsci...
October 09, 2015
Singer Chris Brown finished his case in Houston Superior Court in September, leaving with joint custody of his...
October 05, 2015
In order to request that a court order one spouse to pay another support after a divorce, a judge will need to...
October 02, 2015
As your marital relationship comes to an end, your relationship with your divorce attorney is just beginning. ...
September 29, 2015
During a highly contested divorce or custody battle, the last person you may want to talk to is the other pare...
September 24, 2015
In a parentage case, the court determines who a child’s legal parents are. With the rise of same sex marriages...
September 21, 2015
California is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. This means the spouse or domestic partner that is ask...
September 17, 2015
The juvenile dependency court system is an entirely separate court system from family court in that it’s gover...
September 11, 2015
Forty-six years ago, Governor Ronald Reagan passed the Family Law Act of 1969, eliminating the “fault divorce”...
September 07, 2015
One of the most troublesome issues for a couple facing divorce is what will happen to the marital home. This i...
August 27, 2015
There are several cases pending in California courts that will soon decide a very modern problem for married c...
August 20, 2015
International custody is a popular topic among the celebrity gossip magazines recently, focusing on the custod...
August 17, 2015
In an area of practice like family law, many of the issues are highly sensitive, making the experience very em...
August 11, 2015
Getting served with a Petition for Divorce is not a pleasant experience for anyone. Although you may have expe...
July 30, 2015
There are many identified benefits for children who have an active relationship with a grandparent, and many f...
April 24, 2015
The dissolution process can be exhausting, especially in highly contentious matters, where the parties are in ...
April 18, 2015
Domestic violence restraining orders are not issued absent ugly accusations. When a party files for a restrain...
April 10, 2015
One of the main gripes I hear from clients, aside from complaints about their former spouse, is how lengthy th...
March 05, 2015
As a divorce attorney in San Diego I am often asked by my clients, “Am I legally separated?” The answer that I...
February 28, 2015
Many couples purchase homes together prior to marriage without consideration for the potential consequences wh...
February 20, 2015
With April 15th fast approaching, many divorcing couples are wondering how a pending dissolution matter will i...
February 12, 2015
When a spouse is surprised with service of a Petition for Dissolution, he or she likely feels upset and confus...
February 05, 2015
If you have decided to pursue a divorce there are a number of things you can do to prepare that will make the ...
February 05, 2015
At the end of the divorce process, once the parties have settled into their new lives, it is not uncommon for ...