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
- Revising the rules of engagement, court says jilted bride must give back $70,000 ring November 20, 2024From AP News: Who gets to keep an engagement ring if a romance turns sour and the wedding is called off? That’s what the highest court in Massachusetts was asked to decide with a $70,000 ring at the center of...
- Celebrating National Adoption Month November 19, 2024November is National Adoption Month! From Adoption Network: What is National Adoption Month? National Adoption Month is about spreading awareness. It is a month to encourage others to learn about adoption, to hold adoption related events, and to acknowledge the...