Anytime a person is considering filing for a divorce, it is an important decision. There are families, finances and emotions involved in the process. Even when a divorce has been filed, the filing party can request a dismissal and work towards reconciliation....
In 2019, Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos divorced his wife, MacKenzie Scott. Ms. Scott received almost $34 billion in her divorce settlement and became one of the wealthiest philanthropists in modern day. Ms. Scott thereafter re-married in March 2021, but the...
Most clients are owners of real property which will be divided during the divorce process. The goal of the divorce is to disentangle the parties and separate their finances by the end of the case. There are two ways to do this with respect to real property. Two...
One of the most common questions asked during a divorce is: should I leave the marital residence? For every case, it will depend on the situation. Committing Abandonment It is a common misconception that if you leave the marital residence, a spouse will be found to...
Over the last couple years, the courts have updated their practices regarding hearings and pretrials. Most domestic relations courts are utilizing virtual hearings, whether that is for a pre-trial, settlement conference or trial. Despite doing virtual court...