No More Suspended Sentences for Support Contempt As of January of 2020, judges are no longer permitted to hand out suspended sentences in child support contempt matters. What does this mean, exactly? A support contempt hearing takes place when a person obligated to pay child support is accused of not following the order and falls […]
COVID-19 and Travel Concerns in Custody Cases In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, what happens if a parent wants to travel with a child despite warnings not to do so? If your child’s other parent wishes to travel with your child, and you object due to concerns about the virus, what are your […]
VIRTUAL LAMONACA LAW There is little doubt that the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed the day-to-day lives of millions of people. Individuals across the country have been asked to do their part to help slow the rate of infection so that fewer people will need to seek medical treatment at any given time. This […]
What Happens in a Contested Divorce? Divorces are often difficult, but can be especially so where only one spouse is looking to end the marriage. In these cases, the spouse seeking divorce will need to pursue a “contested divorce.” Contested divorces involve an entry of divorce over one spouse’s objection. Whereas no-fault divorces involve the […]
The old saying goes, “The person who represents themselves in Divorce has a fool for a client.” The process of Divorce can be stressful, confusing, and overwhelming for those who proceed without the benefit of counsel. This is especially true for divorces that include custody and/or child support. Hiring a professional, experienced divorce attorney will […]
Spousal Support – what you need to know Deciding to end your marriage can be one of the most stressful and challenging times of your life. When you are going through a divorce or separation, you will likely be faced with the issue of spousal support. Spousal support is a form of payment designed to […]
With Oscar season in full swing, a lot of attention is being placed on the Netflix movie Marriage Story. With nominations for Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Score, the movie has become quite popular, and is a well-written, emotionally powerful portrayal of a couple who […]
Can Both Parents Opt-Out of Child Support? Few things in life can be more stressful than a divorce. In addition to dividing assets, debts, and personal property, as well as establishing a custodial schedule, child support is often one of the key issues that will arise. But that doesn’t always have to be the case. […]
ARIZONA COURT RULES ON FATE OF FROZEN EMBRYOS IN DIVORCE An Arizona Supreme Court ruled last week that a Phoenix woman is unable to use frozen embryos to have a baby without the consent of her ex-husband. The controversial case dates back to 2014, when Wife was diagnosed with cancer and told that its treatment […]
Divorce and Social Security Benefits A common question among divorcing couple of a certain age is about what effect, if any, divorce will have on their own social security retirement benefits, as well as what effect it will have on an entitlement to social security benefits derived from their divorced spouse. To begin by looking […]
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