Mediation - Settlement Conferences
Most family law cases are resolved through mediation (also known as a settlement conference). This eliminates the need to go through a...
Relocation with Children - Notice and Objection
Emotions can run very high, when a primary residential parent decides to relocate from the area for a variety of reasons such as, a...
Relocation with Children - Basis For Determination
The decision to relocate can have an immense impact on the children and the other parent’s time with them. A prior post discussed the...
Property Division
A part of the divorce process, the Court can allocate the property and liabilities (debts) of the parties. The Court will make this...
Anti Harassment Protection Order
Family law litigation often involves the need for protection of property or from the other party, or restraints to govern behavior moving...
Protection and Restraining Orders
Family law litigation often involves the need for protection of property or from the other party, or restraints to govern behavior moving...
Child Support
Child custody and child support can be contentious aspects of a divorce with children. Parents should be concerned for the wellbeing and...
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance (also called alimony or spousal support) can be ordered when one spouse has a real need and the other spouse has the...
90-Day Waiting Period & Temporary Relief
After filing a Petition for divorce, a 90-day waiting period must elapse before final divorce orders can be entered. The 90-day period...
Parenting Plan
In a divorce with minor children, both spouses need to consider the importance of creating a parenting plan. A parenting plan will...
