Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category

I Want a Legal Separation

Monday, May 7th, 2007

One question a client often asks is "How do I get legally separated?" The short response a lawyer might give is "Lets talk about the important issues first". Separation when a relationship breaks down, is a question of intention. A couple can be separated and still living under the same ...

Monthly Finances

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

Often when a lawyer and a client meet to discuss a family law matter, not enough time is spent on the crucial issue of monthly finances. When a relationship breaks down the emotional issues can be enormous. At the same time that the client is struggling to deal with those ...

The First Visit to Your Lawyer

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

The first time you visit a lawyer with a family law problem don't be surprised if they ask you about issues that to you, do not seem important. Much time is often spent, in that first interview, with each person talking about matters that, to the other, are not relevant. For ...