It is common for clients to believe that the Court has entered an Order incorrectly. Often, clients believe the Court may have missed important and relevant facts or evidence presented. As family law attorneys, we must guide and advise our clients as to the potential next steps to take when they present these beliefs to […]
Starting a business comes with many important decisions, one of which is selecting the best legal structure (or entity) for your business. A business legal structure (or business entity) is a government classification that determines how your business will be taxed and how much liability you can incur. There are 4 basic types of business […]
From the constant fear of getting sick or losing someone to COVID-19 to the daily stress of having to work and do school from home, as well as the economic, political, and social impact that the pandemic continues to have, it should come as no surprise that the divorce rates have increased significantly over the […]
It goes without saying that parents have a legal obligation to financially support their kids. Nevertheless, a common, publicly held misconception is the idea that once a child reaches the age of 18, he or she is automatically emancipated given that 18 is the age at which society deems a child to have reached adult […]
Going through a divorce can be overwhelming for all parties involved. When there are complex custody issues that need to be resolved, this can be difficult for the children, particularly if the couple cannot reach an agreement regarding the legal and physical custody of their children. One of the toughest questions that arise in child custody cases is whether […]
Most people are familiar with the term “deadbeat dad,” which refers to a non-custodial parent who fails to make court-ordered child support payments or provide emotion. While either parent may be ordered to pay child-support, traditionally it is more common for the dad to be the primary breadwinner while the mother takes care of the […]
Oftentimes, family matters are emotional, contentious, and leave both parties feeling unhappy with the outcome. Particularly with divorce proceedings, litigants will often want to appeal a judge’s determination because they perceived something in the decision as unfair. Frequently, this perceived unfairness has to do with money. A judge’s determination on issues such alimony or the equitable division of […]
Life post-divorce comes with many changes. One area that many forget to make changes to is their financial team. It can be important to do this, so you are no longer using the same financial professionals as your ex-spouse. Even if that person is no longer using the same experts, you may decide that you want a […]
There are many factors that will determine whether your spouse is entitled to a percentage of the business as part of the divorce settlement. The process of distributing marital property can be complicated, particularly when you own your own business, and you want to protect your investment, and the blood, sweat and tears that you have put […]
By Eric Marcy, Esq. In Federal civil rights actions under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, supervisors are frequently named as defendants, even in circumstances were the supervisor was not directly involved or did not even have knowledge of the actions of the subordinate that gave rise to the claimed deprivation of civil rights. Shift Commanders, Lieutenants, Captains, Deputy […]
