THE FIVE STAGES OF DIVORCE GRIEF
Most people are aware of the five phases of grieving. Many people identify these phases only with the loss of a loved one. However, individuals have several methods to mourn and express their sorrow. Divorce is, in some ways, a death. It’s the end of a relationship. It’s the end of your life’s vision. Let’s […]
What’s In A Name? Changing Your Name Or The Name Of Your Child In A Family Law Case
Changing your name is relatively straightforward if you are going through a dissolution of marriage or legal separation. Paducah Law now allows any party to a decree of dissolution or legal separation to request restoration of a prior full name at any time after the entry of the decree. C.R.S. §14-10-120.2(1). It means you don’t […]
The Forest For The Trees – A Litigator’s Guide On How To Stay Sane And Protect Yourself In Court
In Family Court, a trial before a Judge is often the last step of a legal proceeding. Problems in Family Court often vary from Divorce to Distribution of Parental Responsibility, Contempt, Protective Orders, and everything in between. A trial is usually divided into multiple discrete components. Understanding what to anticipate and how to comport yourself […]
First-Marriage Family Protection: Avoid ‘disinheriting’ Your Children
In the first article of this series, we discussed the legal implications of remarriage and how it may have a detrimental effect on biological children from a first marriage. We introduced you to Jane and Harry, each in their second marriage, and their mixed family of six children. Let us continue our story: Jane entered […]
How Trusts Keep Wealth And Property In Families And Pass Them On To Rightful Heirs
We introduced you to Jane and her biological children, Joe, Mary, and Tony. Jane’s father, the children’s grandpa, bequeathed a sizable estate to her. After Jane and the children’s father split, and Jane remarried Harry, who had three children of his own, we started to consider the possibility that Joe, Mary, and Tony might be […]
Selling Your Engagement Ring: A Guide
You most likely have an engagement ring that you don’t know what to do with after your divorce. And perhaps you have thought about selling your wedding band. In such a case, how can you even begin? Selling an engagement ring after a divorce can elicit a wide range of emotions, some of which may […]
Why you (yes, you!) need to make a Will right now
Making a will may seem complicated, but virtually everyone needs a last will, and making a will is straightforward. Here’s why starting one now is critical. Replace the oil in your vehicle. Clear out the gutters. Create a will. Whether it’s a list or simply a few to-dos running through your mind, practically everyone has […]
What exactly is Elder Law? A Comprehensive Guide
Elder law is concerned with legal issues affecting the elderly and their family. An attorney can help their aging adult clients through a number of legal difficulties pertinent to the later phases of life by acting as a representation and advocate. How Do Elder Law Lawyers Assist Their Clients? Elder law lawyers may help their […]
What Is a Postnuptial Agreement? How It Works and What’s Included
What Exactly Is a Postnuptial Contract? An agreement made by spouses after being married that specifies who will own what property in the case of a divorce is known as a postnuptial agreement. The agreement may also specify the duties related to any children or other commitments for the term of the marriage. A “post-marital […]
Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation?
“I’ll go to court with you!” It’s an easy sentence to say, especially when things start to get rough during a divorce. We’ve all heard it from our friends a million times. Or in movies. Oh, those courtroom scenes where the cheating husband’s wife gets to see him on the stand. Or a judge […]