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Cohabitation Agreements As an increasing number of people chose to live together rather than marry, we see an increasing  number of questions about cohabitation. Whether a couple is cohabitating before marriage, or instead of marriage, one thing is clear – non-married partners do not have the same rights to property, spousal support or other benefits […]

What is a Marvin Action? The term Marvin Action or Marvin Claim derived from a landmark case, Marvin v. Marvin, where Michelle Marvin lived with actor Lee Marvin for seven years without marriage. A Marvin claim is not a specific cause of action with its own set of elements that a party must prove, it

Divorcing a Mentally Ill Spouse Divorce is always a difficult process, and navigating the financial and legal tangle is even harder if you’re divorcing someone with a mental illness.  Nearly one in five adults in the United States is diagnosed with a mental illness, and more and more elderly couples are divorcing due to increasingly

How Courts Determine the Validity of Prenuptial Agreements How do courts determine the validity of prenuptial agreements? Well first, you must understand what a prenuptial agreement (commonly referred to as “prenups”) is. Prenuptial agreements are contracts signed by a couple before they get married. The prenup specifies how money, real property, and other assets are

Divorce For Tech/IT Professionals | What Tech Workers Can Expect With Divorce While attaining a career in Informational Technology (IT) or as a Tech professional can be something to aspire to, the focus on and the demands of your career can, in some cases, cause rifts in social relationships and can even contribute to a

Understanding and Preparing for Divorce Mediation Going through a divorce is a difficult process for all involved, divorcing couples and children alike. It can take a heavy emotional, social, and financial toll and, in the bad cases of divorce, can lead to toxic proceedings and decisions. That said, there are measures enacted to make this

Divorce & Pets: Who gets the pet? Our pets are increasingly a part of our family. A pet provides unconditional love, especially when we are working from home and trying to stay safe during the pandemic. But what happens to a pet when the relationship between the humans is over? In a divorce, custody over

Child & Spousal Support Basics If you are going through a divorce, you may be wondering about spousal or child support and what amounts may be paid. The purpose of both child support and spousal support is essentially to keep the supported spouse from falling off a financial cliff after separation.  Child support helps the

Important Factors Determining Child Custody There are a number of factors for determining child custody following a divorce, separation, or other custodial dispute between unmarried parents. However, if a matter is contested in court, it will be a judge or commissioner that makes the ultimate decision about what custody and visitation orders are in the

Common Family Law Questions Family law is a blanket term to describe a number of different legal matters that can include everything from divorce to child custody to domestic violence. When it comes to these issues, there are a number of common questions and situations that family law attorneys are asked to describe and answer