The goal for most litigants in divorce cases is to obtain the most financially advantageous outcome possible, whether that is through favorable property division, an award of alimony or child support, or other means. But attorneys’ fees in divorce cases…

Both parents are equally legally responsible for the financial support of their children, both during marriage and after divorce. In most cases, a child lives primarily with one parent (the “custodial parent”), who receives monetary child support from the other…

Divorce ends a married couple’s roles as spouses, but it does not end their roles as parents. After a divorce involving children, the parents will need to work together to establish a parenting plan that provides for the continued health,…

Prenuptial agreements are contracts entered into before marriage that can be used to set expectations during the marriage and establish how property and debts will be divided upon divorce. While that sounds simple enough, many myths have arisen about prenuptial…

A spouse may choose not to respond to a petition for divorce for many reasons, including that they believe their failure to participate will stop the divorce or because they want to make the process as difficult as possible by…

It is now easier than ever to stay in constant contact with friends, family members, and colleagues. However, this can be a blessing and a curse, particularly in emotionally fraught divorce cases. It is not uncommon for one spouse in…

You’ve probably heard the term “irreconcilable differences” floating around in discussions about divorce at one point or another, but you may not be exactly sure what it means. Simply put, irreconcilable differences are the grounds upon which the vast majority…