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In Washington, DC, the divorce process can take anywhere from 3 months to a few years depending on a variety of factors. A divorce in Washington DC is typically initiated by one spouse filing a complaint for a divorce. The other spouse must then be served with the complaint, and the process is officially underway. […]

A divorce is a very trying time in your life. After all, your entire life is changing. After having spent years with someone, you are now once again on your own. You may have to live simpler since you are no longer a dual income household. You may have to adjust your whole routine, especially […]

For various reasons, including religious concerns, health insurance concerns, pension and social security benefits, and even a desire to eventually reconcile, couples in troubled relationships may opt for legal separation rather than divorce. To help you through the process, we’ve compiled a list of five important facts about legal separations in Maryland. There’s No Such […]

A status hearing is an opportunity for the parties in a divorce case to inform and update the court about the progress made on previously-identified issues and to determine the best next steps. The court will address issues during the hearing based on the past matters and suggestions raised by the court, the progress so […]

Many people are unaware of the potential risks associated with a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) estate plan and trust. A DIY estate plan is one that is created without the assistance of an estate planning attorney, and can result in a number of serious problems. Here, we will discuss the reasons why it is best to avoid […]

Are Divorce Records Public? There are certain events in a person’s life that must be recorded by the state as part of its public and vital records. These records which include a child’s birth, a marriage, a divorce, and a person’s death, are reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There are many reasons […]

Child custody is one of the most contentious aspects of family law in Colorado. To settle these emotionally-charged disputes, the court will typically consider the child’s best interests when determining custody. This is why it’s crucial to have a Colorado child custody lawyer in your corner when the guardianship of your child is hanging in […]

A living trust is a legal document that allows you to manage your assets while you are still alive and to provide for the distribution of your assets after your death. It is a legal entity that can hold your assets for you in a trust account and is managed by a designated trustee. The […]

Custody vs Visitation in Texas If you’re facing the prospect of a Texas divorce and have children, you’ll likely be more concerned about the children than anyone or anything else. You’ll want to help them transition into the new life with the least amount of friction. You’ll also want to stay close to them as […]

“Commingled property” is a commonly misunderstood term you may come across during a Texas divorce. While most couples are reasonably aware of what community property and separate property are, few truly understand the repercussions when these two intermix. This can often be the source of disagreement as to how property should be divided and potentially […]