Jane K. Cristal, P.C. Blog

If you’ve gotten a divorce and have children whom you share custody of, they will inevitably reach the age when they want to be more independent and have a say when it comes to their daily activities. Especially in the teen years, it’s not uncommon to hear that one of...

When you have children, you may assume that you and their other parent will remain together forever. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always work out that way. This means that you may divorce and find yourself in the midst of a child custody situation. Whether you’re in...

When a parent or other family member bequeaths something in their will, they likely intend for that inheritance to help their loved one after they die. Most families keep the inheritance to direct relatives and not the spouses of children or grandchildren. If someone...

You know your spouse, and you likely know how they’re react to you asking for a divorce. If you have decided to ask for one, your first task should be how to break the news to them gently and with compassion. Even if you don’t get along and the divorce seems...

The most common solution that courts use for children in divorce cases is to rule in favor of joint custody. This means that both parents have time in which they live with and take care of the children. Time may be split 50-50 or it may not, but the key factor is that...

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...