Erin Turner Named Super Lawyer
We are excited to congratulate Erin Turner on being named Super Lawyer for the 7th consecutive year! Only 5% of attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers each year. Lawyers select attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer […]
Custody and Child’s Special Mental Health Needs
Family law cases are some of the most bitterly fought issues in civil court. The reason for this is the deeply personal nature of the litigation. Family law touches on how you deal with your money, your income, your debt, and parenting time for your children. Child custody is frequently the most challenging part of […]
Do I Have a Legal Right to Contact My Grandchildren?
Having a family and raising children is one of life’s great joys. Once your children have grown and start having children of their own, you will likely quickly find out that having grandchildren is even better in many ways. Developing a relationship with your grandchildren and watching them grow can be incredibly fulfilling. In the […]
Summer Camp and Visitation
Summer is a time when your family and your children can create lasting memories. Taking road trips, going camping, playing baseball, and exploring favorite hobbies are just a few things that are part of the quintessential summer experience. Attending summer camp is also often part of a positive summer experience for children. After a divorce or child […]
Can I Require Proof of How Child Support Is Being Spent?
Any parent can tell you that there are extensive expenses associated with raising a child. The basic expenses like food, shelter, and clothing can add up, before you even start to consider other things, such as extracurricular fees, medical costs, and daycare or after school care expenses. When parents live together, they can pool their […]
Unmarried Parents’ Rights
Becoming a parent is an exciting time. Helping a child grow can be one of the most rewarding life experiences for a person. When the parents are married, the law presumes that the husband is the biological father of the child. That father needs to take no further steps to establish his rights to the […]
Estate Planning and Debt
Most people work very hard to reduce or even eliminate debt as much as possible. Despite our best efforts, however, most people will have debt throughout their lifetime, including at the time of their death. Debt can range in types from mortgages on real estate, unsecured credit card debt, or medical debt from end of […]
Who Do I Have to Leave Assets to in a Will?
Planning for the future can be an exciting time, as you think about your goals and dreams and how you may be able to achieve those benchmarks. An estate plan can help you achieve your goals by providing stability and structure. One of the most common documents included in estate plans is a last will and testament. In […]
Power of Attorney – Establishing and Revoking
Estate planning can involve a wide variety of tactics and written instruments. Trusts, last will and testaments, and guardianship designations are just a few examples of estate planning instruments that may be part of your plan. A power of attorney is another type of estate planning instrument that can be very useful. A power of attorney is a […]
Using a Trust to Disinherit Your Child
Family is an important foundation for most people. We spend most of our lives interacting with our family members, whether that is our parents, siblings, spouses, or even children. Having children and guiding them as they grow up is rewarding and can be a source of great joy. However, not every parent-child relationship is ideal. In some […]
