Protecting Your Rights And Best Interests
In Divorce And Other Family Law Matters
Protecting Your Rights And Best Interests In Divorce And Other Family Law Matters
Jane K. Cristal, P.C. Blog
Is your child old enough to choose whom to live with?
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...
Never do these things during a child custody case
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...
Can your spouse take part of your inheritance when you divorce?
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...
What’s the best way to say that you want to divorce?
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...
Can you seek sole custody during a divorce?
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...
Yes, spousal maintenance is still necessary in 2020
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...
Questions to answer if your spouse asks for a divorce
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...
Should you fight for part of your spouse’s business when you divorce?
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...
Can you keep your ex’s new partner away from your children?
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...
How long will a divorce take?
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...