Family Law
Can My Spouse Take My Business?
The law may differ slightly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Generally, businesses started during the marriage will be determined to be…
Read MoreMarriage on the Rocks: Prepping for Your First Meeting with Your Lawyer
Rachel Mech and Emily Shank discuss how to prepare for your first meeting with your lawyer. Emily Shank, who is…
Read MoreSame-Sex Marriages – Is Obergfell v Hodges next on the Supreme Court Chopping Block?
Obergefell v. Hodges is the landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legally recognized same-sex marriages and ruled that the…
Read MoreMarriage on the Rocks: Prenups- The Good, the Bad, the Funny
Rachel Mech and Emily Shank talk prenups – the good, the bad, and the funny. Emily Shank, who is featured…
Read More13 Things You Need to Know About Parent Coordinators, Particularly If You Are Involved in a High Conflict Custody Case
After a long struggle with the other parent over custody of the children, involving protracted litigation, repeated trips to the…
Read MoreSeparation? Where Do I Start?
If you are contemplating a separation, or if you believe that your spouse is, where do you begin? Collect…
Read MoreShould I File a Joint Tax Return with My Separated Spouse?
When it comes time to file tax returns, those of our clients who are separated but not yet divorced often…
Read MoreMarriage on the Rocks: How to (Not) Ruin Your Case
Rachel Mech and Emily Shank* explore lessons from the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial and other ways to ruin…
Read MoreWho Gets to Stay in the Marital Residence? Or is Possession Really 9/10’s of the Law?
There is an old adage that dates back to 17th century England – one that you are probably familiar with…
Read MoreMediation Tips from A Mediator and Retired Judge Sandy Brooks’ interview with Retired Judge Michael Mason
Sandy: How long have you been a mediator, and approximately how many matters do you mediate a year? Judge Mason: …
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