Personal & Family

Despite being one of the most civilized nations on earth, the United States is home to an elderly population that is continually exposed to abuse and neglect at the hands of the people tasked with its care: nursing home and long-term care staff. It’s critical to understand how to report abuse, neglect and exploitation of […]

A guardian is a person who has been granted the authority to make legal decisions on behalf of another person, known as a ward, who is incapable of making such decisions on their own. A ward may be a minor, an elderly person, a developmentally disabled individual or a person who is mentally or physically […]

Divorce is difficult, no matter how much you know it’s the right decision. There are assets to split up, financial accounts to deal with and sometimes even child support, spousal support, and child custody and visitation to deal with. While it may seem like fighting out your divorce at a trial is the only way, […]

Establish paternity isn’t something that comes up in every family law case, but in the ones where it does, it can have a huge impact on what happens after the testing is complete and the results are in. Whether you are a father trying to get custody established or a mother seeking child support, it’s […]

Divorce is one of the most wrenching experiences life has to offer. Two people find it necessary to part, often breaking up a family with children. There’s a lot of emotional hardship that goes with divorce, which makes it all the more important that the legal process be handled as quickly and efficiently as possible. […]

Spousal support is something that is often requested during a divorce or separation, but it’s something that a lot of people don’t actually understand. While it may seem like all situations are eligible for spousal support of some kind, the truth is that there are very specific rules in place for when spousal support comes […]

Whether you’re divorced, separated or never married, if you have a child or children with another person who is not your live-in spouse, you may be required to pay child support. What is the child support system all about in the United States and why is it such a common part of family life for […]

Prenuptial agreements, commonly called prenups, are on the rise. In particular, millennials (who have been getting married later than previous generations) are more likely to consider a prenup. Understand what’s important to know about prenuptial agreements, including what they are, what they cover, why people get them and how to start the prenup process. What […]

Marriages come to an end for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, two people simply grow apart and decide it’s time to end their union. In some cases, they might realize they made a mistake and shouldn’t have married in the first place. But in other cases, one person might engage in behavior, such as adultery, […]