Jane K. Cristal, P.C. Blog

There are people who question if spousal maintenance is still necessary. Today, men and women work, and the likelihood of having a single person unable to bring in an income is much lower than in the past when alimony was typical. That leads many people to think that...

Some people see divorce coming, while others are caught off-guard. Should your spouse ask for a divorce, it’s critical that you take a step back, assess the situation and implement a plan for moving forward. There are a variety of important questions to answer if your...

If your marriage is heading for a divorce and your partner has a successful business, you may think you should fight to gain a share in the company. While that's definitely an option, it might not be your best one. Here are some things you should consider: You may...

A spouse cheating on you can be a very bitter end to a marriage, which might make you carry a lot of resentment for the other person who helped destroy your relationship. Even in circumstances where your spouse didn't cheat but instead moved on very quickly after the...

One of the first questions that many people ask about divorce is fairly simple: How long is this going to take? Generally, it’s because they’re interested in ending the marriage as fast as possible. They’ve already made the decision to end it, after all. If they were...

Have you ever heard someone say that one of the leading causes of divorce is money? It’s true that couples do fight about money often, and the stress it causes can end relationships. Why are these disagreements so common?  There are a few things to consider. One is...

Whether you are equal co-parents according to the custody arrangements in your divorce or your spouse has primary custody but you have the right to reasonable and liberal visitation, having regular access to your children is a key component to being an active parent....

Splitting a retirement account during a divorce is often a painful process for the couple involved. Walking away from a marriage with only a portion of the savings you've accumulated can mean needing to make some drastic and unpleasant adjustments to your retirement...

You rely on your social media accounts to make and maintain your connections to other people -- and there’s nothing wrong with that. When you’re going through a divorce, however, everything you post on social media can end up being scrutinized for “evidence” that can...

It sounded such a wonderful plan. After your honeymoon traveling around the world, you decided to start a small organic coffee shop together, like the ones you had seen in Australia. For the first year, it was tough but fun. Then, when the business started to...