Divorce and debt can be a dangerous combination, and if you’re not careful, they can be costly too. Divorce can wreak havoc on your credit score, making it very difficult to get credit in the future. Jacqueline Shapiro is the founding member of Shapiro, Hurst,...
If you have decided that you want a divorce, one of the first challenges you face is telling your spouse. Here are three tips on how to break the news to your spouse that you want to divorce. Avoid AngerTelling your spouse that you want a divorce in the middle of an...
If your child has reached the age of eighteen, they are now responsible for their own healthcare, medical decisions, and property. If they should become incapacitated, you as the parent do not automatically have any kind of authority to step in and manage their...
What should you do when your divorce case involves criminal allegations such as family violence, DWIs, substance abuse, or illegal electronic surveillance? Scott Becker is a partner with McCathern Family Law. Before joining McCathern, Becker was the judge for the...
When parties invest a lot of time, energy, and resources in trying their case before the court, oftentimes there are winners and losers. Moreover, even though judges try their best to accurately interpret the law and arrive at the right outcome, sometimes they get it...