by roryrmg | Dec 10, 2015 | Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody
Posted on May 27, 2014 7:20pm EDT When a couple makes the decision that their marriage has come to an end and it time to file for divorce, this is only the beginning of what could be a very long, drawn-out and volatile battle over assets, property and custody of the...
by roryrmg | Dec 10, 2015 | Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Spousal Support
Posted on Jun 4, 2014 7:25pm EDT One of the most common questions asked by couples going through a divorce is who will have to pay spousal support. Spousal support is not the same as child support nor can it be included in the division of assets. The final decision as...
by roryrmg | Dec 10, 2015 | Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce
Posted on Jan 27, 2015 11:40am EST When you are married, there are a few ways that property can be defined. If you owned property or inherited assets prior to the marriage, this can be considered separate property, so long as it was never mixed with marital property....
by roryrmg | Dec 10, 2015 | Contested Divorce
Posted on Sep 12, 2014 12:45pm EDT When a spouse/former spouse chooses to omit income on a joint tax return or claims improper deductions, it can lead to an IRS tax audit. This not only means danger for the spouse committing the tax fraud, but also the other spouse...
by roryrmg | Dec 10, 2015 | Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation
Posted on Dec 21, 2014 7:55pm EST Children are legally connected to their parents in one of two main ways: they are biologically related or they have been legally adopted. In both, rights and responsibilities of the parent are legally established and can only be...
by roryrmg | Dec 10, 2015 | Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, FAQ's, Settlement Conferences, Mediation
Posted on Jan 7, 2015 7:53pm EST When a couple wants to go separate ways without divorcing, they may choose to pursue separation. A separation can range from a short trial period to a legally binding, permanent agreement. Some people choose to permanently separate...