Most family law clients prefer to minimize their attorney’s fees, but their actions don’t always match their preference! You may not realize how providing your attorney with incomplete or inaccurate information, leaving vague phone messages, sending continual unnecessary emails, or signing documents without your attorney’s knowledge can increase the amount of time your attorney must...
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,...
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...
Do you or the spouse you’re divorcing have a Thrift Savings Plan? This is a tax-deferred retirement account for members of the military and federal employees, similar to 401k plans offered by private employers. Participants add to their accounts through regular payroll deductions and the money is placed in investment funds to grow over time....
Are you going through a divorce or contemplating a divorce? If so, I’d advise you to be careful about what you send in text messages to your future ex-spouse. In this high-tech era, text messages can be used in court as evidence during divorce proceedings. But here’s the thing: It’s really easy to dash off...
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