Overbearing Grandparents – Protecting Your Family from Grandparent Visitation Actions

Providing a home for your child that is full of love and support is part of your primary job as a parent.  You work hard to make sure your child’s environment is the best possible that you can provide, and that he or she is thriving.  In the best situations, this positive environment will include […]

When Right of First Refusal Goes Wrong

Adjusting after a divorce or separation is difficult for everyone involved, and there are many moving parts.   You and your former spouse or partner will have to both think about a new budget, a new place to live, and sometimes even a new career.  If you share children with your spouse or partner, you will […]

Co-Parenting and Teenagers – Special Considerations

Ask any parent, and they will tell you that every stage of childhood brings its own challenges.  Parenting a teenager is often cited as one of the most difficult time to parent your child, as they gain independence and their own identity.  Adding a divorce to a teenager’s life will make things more complicated, emotional, and sometimes […]

What Is a Perpetual Trust

People use a variety of instruments in their estate plans to achieve their goals. Each instrument has a different purpose and helps to hit your target in unique ways. For example, a healthcare directive can provide instructions to your medical care team about what types of measures you want taken in case you are incapacitated. On the […]

Requirements for a Valid Will

Having a valid last will and testament is one of the cornerstones for a well-arranged and thought out estate plan.  With a valid will, you can dictate how your assets will be distributed, create trusts, and ensure the stability for your friends and family members after you pass away.  When drafting your will, it is […]

Revocable or Irrevocable Trust?

Revocable or Irrevocable Trust? Understanding Your Options Estate planning involves important decisions about how to manage your assets and protect your legacy. One of the most versatile tools in estate planning is the trust. Trusts offer flexibility, control, and protection, but choosing between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust is crucial to meeting your […]

Social Security and Spousal Maintenance

How Much Social Security Does an Ex Spouse Get? We all look forward to the day when we can retire.  We work hard, follow our estate plan, save, and make sure that we have a realistic and stable plan to reach our goals. Social Security is an important part of the retirement plan for most […]

Am I Entitled to My Spouse’s Inheritance?

The end of a marriage is never an easy time.  Even the most amicable of divorces will require both parties to handle some challenging emotions.  In addition to the emotional difficulties, the parties face financial and logistical challenges.  The spouses will need to understand and properly follow the appropriate steps to file for divorce and […]

Silver Divorce: Specialized Legal Support and Guidance

It is no secret that the divorce rate in the United States has risen over the last few years.  What is surprising to some, however, is that the divorce rate is not only increasing among young couples, but is increasing also among long-term marriages. What Is “Gray Divorce?” The number of divorces for those over 50 years […]

Fighting a Claim for Spousal Maintenance

Divorce is a difficult time for everyone involved. Divorce involves a substantial amount of emotional trauma, even when the case is relatively amicable and the parties are able to reach an agreement on all of the issues.  In addition to the emotional upheaval, divorce is also typically a very difficult time for the parties in terms […]