Potential clients and clients routinely ask whether their spouse has a claim to their retirement benefits or whether they are entitled to any portion of their spouse’s retirement benefits.…
By Amber James
There are many common mistakes men make while navigating through the divorce process. The first common mistake made by men is moving out of the family home. While it…
By Amber James
While navigating the holidays during a divorce can be challenging, there are a few tips that are common for all parties involved. First, make new family traditions. Everything changes…
By Amber James
The great disruptor, COVID-19 has insinuated itself into nearly every facet of American life. It’s even blamed in part for a recent spike in divorce rates. Across the country, divorce…
By Amber James
The answer to this can be tricky and require a fact-intensive inquiry. A party may remove their soon-to-be-ex spouse’s name off a joint checking account so long as the Court…
By Amber James
Yes. Before a divorce can be finalized, there must be a marital separation. Such a separation does not necessarily mean a physical separation of the parties; rather marital separation…
By Amber James
There is a multitude of consequences that could occur from a divorce not being filed correctly. For instance, a judge could deny the Agreement entered by the parties forcing…
By Amber James
Communication, while a divorce is pending during the holidays, is key. Both parties should strive to inform the other of any and all plans to celebrate the holiday season,…
By Amber James
Aggressive, intimidating behavior using physical, verbal, or social means to hurt someone, bullying affects over half of school-age children at some time. It can happen anywhere; at school, on the…
By Amber James