If you’re contemplating a divorce, chances are you’ve thought about representing yourself instead of hiring an attorney. This would be what’s known as a “pro se” divorce. Pro se is the Latin term for “on one’s own behalf” and signifies an individual is acting as his or her own lawyer instead of hiring one. Today,...
Most of us like to make our own important life decisions. We may seek help from qualified professionals in reaching those decisions, but the ultimate decision is our own. Yet when our marriage disintegrates, we may think we have no choice other than to place significant decisions impacting our families for many future years in...
Most of us give very little thought to what we post on social media day to day. We certainly aren’t worried about how it could impact any future litigation against us. Unfortunately, we never know what the future holds. An unanticipated illness or accident could place us in litigation over our entitlement to social security...
A recent blog discussed the widespread usage of prevailing party fees provisions in martial settlement agreements. A prevailing party fees provision addresses which party will be required to pay their own and the other party’s attorney’s fees if further litigation occurs post-divorce. The fees paying party will be the one who loses on the significant...
Many divorce actions today are settled between the parties, either entirely as to every issue raised in the divorce or partially, addressing only certain contested issues in the divorce. These settlement agreements are written agreements signed by both parties and are usually incorporated into the final divorce judgment. Marital settlement agreements often include a provision...
Court reporters play a key role in every litigation proceeding. Their purpose is to take down every spoken word at a hearing or trial to ensure that the court and both parties have a clear written record of exactly what transpired. This is very important. Though cost-conscious litigants may balk at paying for a court...
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