Family Law

Yes.  You can always agree to insert a provision into a Separation Agreement limiting the removal of your children from their residential state if that is a concern.  If you are in a divorce action and can’t reach an agreement, you can seek relief from the Court on this issue and request a temporary order tocontinue reading…

It depends.  Although we enter into marriage with the expectation it will be forever, unfortunately, divorce happens.  A prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) addresses financial issues and protects the interests of both parties. There are many reasons to have a prenup, including if one spouse has a significantly greater financial wealth or income than the other becausecontinue reading…

Yes. Child support and visitation are separate issues. If the other parent won’t allow visitation, the courts are able to intervene. Contact your lawyer.

Yes. Custody and visitation are always modifiable; however, you must prove a material change in circumstances before getting to any changes (which the court will then look at the best interests of the children as to any new arrangement).  What constitutes a “material change” varies widely and is case-specific, but some examples of likely qualifyingcontinue reading…

Yes – child support is always modifiable; however, you must prove a material change in circumstances before getting to recalculation. Qualifying changes vary widely but can include an increase or decrease in either parent’s income or a seriously ill child (physically or mentally) who needs treatment.  Do not settle for verbal agreements between the othercontinue reading…