The traditional approach to divorce is file first, ask questions later. We ask questions first so you can determine the best path for your family. We help you focus on what is important, what problems are solvable, and what you can look forward to in the future. We advocate for our clients while focusing on their well being, not just on process and procedure.
We advocate for and advise you every step of the way. We keep you informed and engaged throughout the process.
If you are
– ready to start the divorce process or
– your spouse has already filed for divorce
then we can get started right away.
If you need legal advice but aren’t ready to pay a big retainer or file for divorce, then schedule a Divorce Strategy Session. It’s an easy way to learn more about divorce and and how it could affect your future.
Tell us your story; Get your questions answered; Make a plan. Once you understand your options you’ll be able to decide what’s right for you.
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements state how property, assets, and debts will be divided or retained should your marriage end in divorce. They can also clarify if alimony will be paid by one spouse to the other and the terms of such alimony. We provide the guidance and representation you need when making these agreements either before or after marriage.
After divorce, significant changes in your life, your spouse’s life or your child’s life may warrant changing how much alimony or child support is being paid or how much time each parent has with the children. Parties can agree on what modifications are necessary and ask a court to approve those changes or one party can ask the court to make the necessary changes. In either situation we can guide you through the process so you can move forward.
You and your spouse must follow the terms of the agreements you made or the court order from the judge in your divorce case. If one party fails to do so, the other party can go to court and ask the judge to compel the other party to follow the agreement or be put in jail. If you think you need to file a Motion for Contempt or have had one filed against you, we can guide you through the contempt process and ensure that your rights are protected.
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is required in order to divide certain retirement plans following divorce.
We have extensive experience preparing QDROs and understand both the potential complexity as well as the urgency with which clients need to have the QDRO process completed. It is important to begin the process as soon as possible because it usually takes between one and three months to receive the plan administrator’s final approval of the QDRO and complete the fund transfer.
Following a divorce it is important to revisit and update your estate plan. Getting a divorce automatically changes certain provisions of your will, but will not automatically change beneficiary designations.
Your estate plan should provide a comprehensive and orderly plan for making medical and financial decisions if you are incapable of doing so for yourself and an accurate and cost-effective transfer of your property and assets to whom you choose, at the time you think is best and with as little conflict as possible.
