Newark Family And Estate Law Blog
Signs that your marriage will not work out
Our law firm realizes how tough marriage is for many couples. Sometimes, spouses are able to team up and work through difficulties they are facing in their marriage, especially if they turn to a counselor for assistance. On the other hand, some marriages are not able...
Shared debt and your divorce
Most married couples share some amount of joint debt, making the division of this debt a potential challenge during a divorce. Understanding how creditors view debt liability during and after a divorce is very important to any divorcing spouse as they prepare to make...
Can you modify support orders?
As part of a divorced California couple, you may have to pay or rely on support orders. But life circumstances do not stay the same. What applied to you on the day of your divorce may not stay true years later. So what do you do if you need to change your support...
Is probate really all that bad?
Ask most estate planning attorneys about probate, and chances are they will respond with a look of downright horror. Probate is time consuming. It is costly. It is public. You must avoid it at all costs. Or must you? Probate gets a bad rap, but the truth is that the...
Is your will overdue for review?
On a practical level, creating an estate plan is relatively simple, especially if you have solid legal advice and guidance. However, for many, the difficult part is getting past the emotional toll it takes to write a will. You have to consider many unhappy...
Will this summer be the time for your divorce?
Many relationship analysts name January as the month when divorces peak. However, a recent study shows that summer months are also popular times for couples to file for divorce. The added stress many couples are feeling in light of recent world events suggests this...
Child custody: What you should know
Child custody is a major concern for people filing for divorce in California. While there are many topics that may be difficult to negotiate, it is often emotional agreeing on a custody arrangement. Not only is it hard for children to move from a two-parent household...
Appropriate use of child support funds
If you are a parent heading for divorce, some of the most difficult issues you will tackle are those involving your children. Reaching decisions about where the children will live and how their lives will change can be emotional and challenging. If your divorce is...
Is it time to change your estate plan?
California residents like you work hard to create your estate plan. But after you create it, what comes next? Many mistakenly believe creation is the first and only step. But you must keep your estate plan up to date your entire life. Today, we will look at why it is...
Managing stress during a custody dispute
Our law firm realizes how stressful custody disputes are, especially when spouses become involved in a bitter standoff. Unfortunately, stress and other negative emotions sometimes interfere with one's ability to the most favorable outcome. In some instances, custody...
