Your attorney will need information about the marriage before starting the divorce process. While personal information is important, the often-contentious negotiation of dividing assets is based on these critical documents. This information provides a...
Year: 2022
Is independent adoption right for you?
Growing a family through adoption is rewarding on many levels. Parents can pursue domestic or international adoption through a public or private agency. Nevertheless, some seek other forms of domestic adoption known as private or independent adoption. The advantages...
Getting kids comfortable in both homes is possible
Coparents come up with a wide range of parenting plans for where kids spend their time. Regardless of the custody agreement, the plan may favor one home with more time, be a weekend home, or be a situation where the kids move fluidly between the two residences. It can...
Retirement accounts should be properly divided
Concerns about financial security weigh heavily during a divorce, particularly if the couple is closing in on retirement age. So, it is essential that spouses divide up all marital assets fairly and equitably. This can include retirement accounts like 401(k) plans,...
What is the process for finalizing an adoption?
Adoption is one of the most exciting and yet stressful times in parents' lives. The excitement is self-evident, but the stress often involves paperwork. It's a long process with a lot of legal paperwork that needs addressing for the finalization to ensure that the...
Johnny Depp wins defamation case
The tempestuous divorce of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard captured the attention of millions. Heard accused him of abuse during their time together in her 2018 Op-Ed in the Washington Post, and a cover photo for People magazine showed her face seemingly bruised. Depp...
Moving the kids between households takes planning and preparation
Coparents can create detailed parenting plans with scheduled visits, childcare needs, and even how to handle pick-ups and drop-offs. While parents may have consulted the kids about their needs and wants, the transitions between homes will not always go as planned, and...
Kentucky child support rules in flux
Kentucky was one of just four states that received an A- or higher from the National Parents Organization. The grade was due to its new child support reform bill, which removed the 1.5 multiplier often referred to as the "Shared Parenting Penalty Multiplier." The old...
Spouses should consider tax obligations when planning divorce
The April 15 deadline for individual and joint filings is now past, but this does not mean it is time to forget about taxes until next year. The division of marital assets is a crucial part of the divorce agreement, so it can be a substantial misstep not to consider...
Kelly Clarkson’s divorce includes a vaccine agreement for the kids
The pandemic has impacted divorces in many. Early on, it was a mitigating factor that pushed some couples to divorce, particularly if the marriage was a new one. Now it's a few years later with vaccines available for anyone ages five and up. Nevertheless, parents may...