Prenuptial Agreements Once a couple signs a prenuptial agreement they have to stick to the terms and conditions specified within the document. This agreement is actually a private contract that a couple signs before they get married. It often outlines how their property will be divided in the event of a divorce or death. After…(Continue Reading)
Family Law Updates
- Should My Prenup Include a Sunset Clause? March 30, 2024Whenever I write about prenups or advise clients on them, I always emphasize the idea that prenups are not a one-size-fits-all document and should be tailored to meet the needs of the couple’s circumstances and goals. While there are many subjects and clauses that are routinely included in prenups, there are just as many that […]
- Effective Co-Parenting: Getting Beyond Conflict for the Sake of the Children November 7, 2023Most clients that choose mediation or the collaborative law processes prioritize the health and welfare of their children because they understand that their children continue to need their love, support and guidance when separating into two homes. Sometimes professional help is needed when developing the best possible co-parenting agreement for the children. The agreement addresses […]
From Academia
- Happy Winter Break! December 22, 2024The Family Law Prof Blog will be taking a break for the holidays from December 22-January 1. We will be back in the new year.
- 5 Questions With Family Studies: Navigating Stepfamily Dynamics During The Holidays December 21, 2024From Institute for Family Studies: Stepfamilies are a fundamentally different kind of family from a first-time family. In a stepfamily, one or both adults bring children from a previous relationship into their new family. Whether the adults are married or...