As family law attorneys, we are often in court with our clients. Therefore, part of our job consists of preparing our clients for their courtroom conduct (i.e., how to dress, conduct themselves, when to speak, etc.) Below are some of the pointers we discuss with our clients. Note: This list is by no means exhaustive […]
When the parties find themselves in need of an expert such as a forensic evaluator or a real estate appraiser, or it is more economical if the parties agree to jointly retain the expert(s) as opposed to each party hiring their own expert. While many parties then share the expert fees or pay it from a community property […]
Divorces are notoriously expensive, but they don’t have to be. I am not a proponent of “low-cost divorces,” but I do believe in obtaining your divorce at a low-cost. So, what can you do to keep the cost of your divorce down? This is the first article in a 5-part series on things that all […]
As a family law (divorce) attorney, the most common question I am asked is: “What’s the number one cause of divorce?” My joking response is “Husbands who don’t listen.” But, in all seriousness, there isn’t one main cause of divorce – but there are a few reasons that I have heard more than once. Indeed, […]
If you are reading this, chances are you’ve heard the horror stories your friends, neighbors, and family members have gone through in “divorce court.” “That can’t be true…There must be another way to dissolve a marriage,” you tell yourself. Well, there is. In fact, there is more than one way to resolve a family law […]
1. The “We do EVERYTHING” Law Firms: Although an attorney may practice most areas of the law upon passing the Bar Exam, I always caution clients to stay away from the attorneys who “limit” their practice to: “general civil litigation (plaintiff and defense), criminal defense, family law, personal injury, workers compensation….” (you get the picture). […]
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