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What’s Conflicting Out Of A Divorce Case Mean? Divorces are never easy, and it’s not uncommon for things to go wrong in the middle of what can be a challenging process. One thing that can happen in a divorce case is “conflicting out,” when a lawyer withdraws from representing their client. There are numerous reasons why this could happen, and…
Divorce is a challenging process, and it is often harder for teenagers to deal with it than younger children. Divorcing parents sometimes forget that their teenagers also go through a difficult time during the divorce process. However, teenagers are entitled to certain rights that often go unnoticed but need to be taken care of. In this blog post, we will…
How To Start Life After A Divorce Divorce is not an easy thing for any of us to accept. We made vows to take them seriously and sometimes life takes control and we find ourselves trying to start over. The first step in your recovery is to ask yourself what you want. This can be difficult to do, but it is…
A divorce lawyer helps divorcing couples terminate their marriage and resolve issues such as custody, support, property division and debts. Often, a case is settled without going to trial. But if you do end up in court, it is important to choose an attorney who will represent your best interests. Trusts A trust is a legal document whereby someone (the “grantor”)…
When Is Alimony Awarded In A Divorce? Unlike child support, which is ordered according to specific monetary guidelines, spousal support, or alimony, is awarded by the family law judge based on what spouses can reasonably earn. Usually, the amount of spousal support is determined by the state’s guidelines, but it may also depend on the length of the marriage and other…
Do I Use A Lawyer In A Mediation Divorce? As a first step in weighing your options, it’s helpful to understand the differences between arguing (“litigating”) your case in court and trying to resolve it through mediation. Mediation promotes the values of cooperation and mutual respect, aiming to create an agreement between spouses that they can both live with. Litigation, on…
While it is undeniable that divorces are challenging for kids of all ages to handle, the good news is that there is a lot that parents can do to make sure their children feel supported during the process. Talk to your kids about your divorce in a calm and non-blaming way. Explain to them how the changes will impact their life.…
Being a military spouse comes with extra challenges because of the very nature of the job. Apart from the constant worry for the spouse in military service, there’s also the matter of being constantly on the move. Because of these additional challenges to married life, it sometimes becomes inevitable for couples to divorce. However, this process is not as straightforward…
If you find yourself looking at the choice between annulment and divorce proceedings, it usually means things have not gone as planned. These situations are also stressful, painful, and potentially costly. If you are wondering whether to get a divorce or an annulment, you should first understand the differences between them. This is also where a family law lawyer can…
When we meet with clients here at the Law Offices of Granoff & Kessler, we bring them information about their legal options related to matters such as divorce. We know that divorce is not an easy choice, but it might be the right choice for some people. Unfortunately, a midlife crisis is one of the reasons why people get divorced.…