Having to raise a child with your ex can be a difficult experience for anyone. Many parents are choosing to follow the co-parenting model that provides the most support for the children. This model is rather complex for the parents because they work so closely...
Family Law
Is your prenuptial agreement valid?
With nearly 50% of marriages ending in divorce in the U.S, having a prenuptial agreement – also known as prenup – is definitely a great idea. However, signing a prenuptial agreement does not automatically guarantee that your property will be protected should your...
3 things to consider including in your prenuptial agreement
Being practical about any life change requires that you consider the worst-case outcome. For those recently engaged, appropriate planning for the future often involves considering what might happen if they eventually get divorced. Prenuptial agreements are important...
Prepare yourself for co-parenting
When you divorce someone you share children with, you’ll still have to deal with them often. Trying to raise the children together means that you will need to ensure that you have a communication and teamwork plan. Your children can greatly benefit when both parents...
How to account for your child’s age when negotiating a custody agreement
Most moms and dads can agree on one thing: They want what's in their kids' best interests. Family law judges have that same goal. Accordingly, the court may let your child's age and developmental level impact what a judge deems is the best custodial option for them....
What to consider if you’re thinking about adoption
Adoption happens in many ways. In some cases, couples seek out babies or young children to adopt as they expand their families. In other cases, people take in foster children, bond with them and decide to adopt them to get them out of the foster care system. In still...
What can invalidate a pre- or postnuptial agreement?
With prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, something to keep in mind is that they can be invalidated. In most cases, there are only five things that can invalidate one of these contracts. They include: Being coerced into signing the contact, signing under duress or...
How to ask for a prenuptial agreement without ruining your relationship
Maybe you strongly believe that you should create a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot. Or maybe you’ve been thinking about this, but have backed off because you don’t want to upset your partner before your wedding day arrives. There’s nothing simple about...
When in-person visitation with your child isn’t possible, consider a virtual visit
While most parents want to spend as much time with their kids as possible, there are instances in which in-person visits just are not possible. Sometimes a parent or child moves out of town. Other times, someone may be sick. All kinds of things can interfere with even...
How can a prenuptial agreement be helpful to couples?
Prenuptial agreements are really for everyone, though there are many common misconceptions surrounding them. A prenuptial agreement can provide protections for both spouses entering a marriage that they should be aware of any understand. What is included in a prenup?...