In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages in all 50 states. The landmark decision concludes, “No union is more profound than marriage … Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.”
When planning to divorce, you may wonder if you need a lawyer to assist you. Even if you feel you and your spouse can agree on essential issues, an experienced attorney can read through your agreement to help ensure acceptance by the court.
When you and your spouse took over the family business, your marriage was in the early stages, and you never gave thought to the possibility of divorce.
To take proper care of your loved ones after you die, you devise a plan for your estate and assets. But, how do you ensure they receive their assets sooner and avoid the probate process?
Divorce is never an easy process, but it can be most difficult for your children to process. They may not always fully understand the situation or know how to appropriately express their concerns. This can cause them to react in several different ways, including:
If you and your spouse are considering divorce, there are several routes that you can take — one of which is an alternative dispute resolution called family mediation. The premise of mediation is sitting down with your spouse and an objective third-party to work through difficult aspects of the divorce. Mediation is most productive and effective when you have an attorney who can help you prepare and guide you through the situation.
