Humor in Law with Marshmallow Peeps
Humor in Law with Marshmallow Peeps Each year, the American Bar Association Journal holds The Peeps in Law diorama contest. This year’s theme was “Stranger Peeps” a la the popular series “Stranger Things.” Entries are to be law-related featuring Peeps, the magical, multicolored marshmallow treats. The competition has been going strong for ten years, and […]
Putting your financial cards on the table in a divorce
Putting your financial cards on the table in a divorce I recently came across an old news story from 2001 about a divorce in California in which a wife won the lottery for 1.3 million dollars and filed for divorce eleven days later. During the divorce process, she never disclosed her lottery winnings to her […]
What happens to the engagement ring?
What happens to the engagement ring? When it comes that time for a couple to begin the path towards marriage, the first step is the engagement ring. Depending on a person’s wealth, the ring can cost anywhere from a few months salary or less to the price of an entire house. Traditionally, an engagement ring […]
Social Media Prenuptial Agreements
Social Media Prenuptial Agreements In the age of technology, prenuptial agreements are evolving to address concerns surrounding social media use and what is posted and available for public consumption. The “social media prenup” is becoming more common as couples choose to address what obligations one spouse has to the other with regard to what is […]
Parents, Third-parties, and Presumptions in Custody
When a court makes a determination in a child custody case, it must consider the 16 enumerated custody factors set forth by the statute. In addition, the custody statute sets forth additional considerations for the court to weigh. Both parents and non-parents can sue for custody, assuming they have standing to do so. The law […]
What to do with the home during a divorce
When a married couple gets divorced, there is more to it than just both parties calling it quits and going their separate ways. That is because there is usually more at stake. The issues usually include children and splitting up the marital assets. While custody of the children is something that can and will be […]
Prenuptial Agreements
If a couple is getting married, they are not thinking about getting divorced; however, it is important to consider getting an antenuptial, or prenuptial, agreements. These agreements are signed by the parties in advance of marriage and become binding on the date of marriage. Prenuptial agreements typically include clauses which address what property will be […]
Five Things to Avoid During a Divorce
1. Don’t stoop to your spouse’s level If things are getting rocky during a divorce and the other side is acting like a juvenile, it helps to clearly memorialize that you are not okay with their actions (via text, e-mail, etc); but going tit-for-tat on the juvenile behavior will not win you any points from […]
Getting a Protection from Abuse Order When the Courthouse is Closed
If you are a victim of domestic violence, and if the courthouse is closed, you are still able to obtain a Protection from Abuse Order. A hearing officer is available to receive petitions for PFAs from when the courthouse closes each day until it opens the next morning, from Friday at closing until Monday morning, […]
5 Things to Do At the Beginning of a Divorce
Statistically, divorce is something that around half of the population in the United States will deal with at some point. If you include all of the people and family members that are affected in some way by a divorce, that number gets higher. Whether it was you that initiated the divorce or your spouse, there are a […]