Change is the only constant, as they say. Long after a divorce is final, altered life circumstances could make it necessary to revisit and update some terms of the divorce with your former spouse. But don’t assume this means you’re facing an expensive, bitter, time-consuming court fight. Rather than pursuing litigation, many ex-couples find that…
There’s light at the end of the tunnel in every litigated divorce. In our previous blog, we reviewed the Discovery process and Status Conferences which attempt to resolve thorny issues and reach a settlement. This is an overview of the final steps in the process. Settlement or Trial? It is important to remember that…
This is a brief overview of the next steps in traditional litigated divorce. Litigation is the most common process option chosen by divorcing couples. Many divorce cases settle, however, so even if your divorce begins with this litigation process, that does not necessarily mean a trial is inevitable. As we reviewed in last week’s blog,…
Litigation is the most common process option chosen by divorcing couples. While some situations require a trial on the issues, it is important to remember that many divorce cases settle, therefore even if your divorce begins with this litigation process, that does not necessarily mean a trial is inevitable. The steps for filing for divorce…
Without a doubt, legal custody of a child can be an important and emotionally charged issue whether you’re going through a divorce or you were not married to the other party. It is important to understand the terms used and what factors a judge will weigh when making decisions concerning the children. What does…