Family Law

If you need PROTECTION FROM ABUSE

Married or single women in relationships that are plagued by domestic violence or abuse can obtain a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order from a judge or family court. PFAs establish legal protection, authorizing law enforcement officers to intercede on behalf of women or children in danger to prevent abuser harm. The court can order an […]

If you want to LIVE TOGETHER

You’ve found someone you want to live with, but marriage isn’t in the cards right now. Before you move in together, it’s a good idea to think through the legal implications of sharing a life and a home. A little bit of communication about your expectations can go a long way toward avoiding future problems. […]

If you want to ADOPT YOUR STEPCHILD

When you’re starting into the process of adopting a stepchild, there are lots of things to think about and decisions to make. Here’s a checklist of some of the steps to take and things you’ll want to discuss with your attorney: If you’re adopting a stepchild, you must have the other biological parent’s written consent […]

During SEPARATION AND DIVORCE

When separation or divorce proceedings don’t go well–and tempers flare–many of our clients have heard bullying and guilt-inducing comments from their spouses. If you hear one of the following comments or anything else that alarms you during your case, take a deep, cleansing breath–then contact your lawyer right away. “Is money all you care about […]

About DWI AND DIVORCE

No one should ever drink and drive. Individuals who are separating or divorcing need to be particularly cautious. A driving-while-intoxicated arrest, and especially a conviction, may have serious consequences in marital proceedings. First, there is the potential embarrassment of relatives and friends reading about the incident in a newspaper article or police blotter report. Second, […]

About PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS

A premarital, or prenuptial, agreement is a legal contract through which intended spouses clarify their respective rights should the marriage fail. The agreement may cover many issues, but most common are property division, spousal support, and bases for divorce filing. Couples who have previously been divorced, who hold significant individual assets, or who marry late […]

When your SPOUSE SPIES ON YOU

Cell phone cameras and minicams in public places have helped law enforcement officers to identify law breakers, such as toll evaders and shoplifters. Anti-terror officials also have used cameras to identify suspicious individuals and criminals. Ordinary people with minicams have filmed tragedies ranging from tsunamis to auto accidents, and happier events such as family celebrations […]