Archive for 2016

For many of us, our images of going to court are created by movie scenes and our favorite television shows. We picture the witness breaking down in tears after a grueling cross-examination. We see attorneys strutting around the courtroom, waving their arms as they plead their case to the jury. Hollywood drama, however, is a far…

A number of tax issues may arise in your divorce. Your attorney may not be able to answer all of your tax questions, so consulting your accountant or tax advisor for additional advice might be necessary. Taxes are an important consideration in both settlement negotiations and trial preparation. They should not be overlooked. Taxes can…

Throughout a marriage, most couples will have disagreements about money from time to time. You might think extra money should be spent on a family vacation, but your spouse might insist it should be saved for your retirement. You might think it’s time to finally buy a new car, but your spouse thinks you driving…

Here is some information and a handy checklist to help you set goals and think about options as you move forward with your divorce – and life. By Henry Gornbein, Esq. October 15, 2015 When you build a house, it all starts with the foundation. In divorce, the foundation is the initial complaint or document…

During your marriage, you might have taken certain employment benefits for granted. You might not have given much thought each month to having insurance through your spouse’s work. When you find yourself in a divorce, suddenly these benefits come to the forefront of your mind.You might also, even unconsciously, have seen your own employment retirement…

You never imagined that you would face losing the house you and your spouse so happily moved into—the house where you celebrated family traditions and that you spent countless hours making “home.” Your spouse wants it and your lawyer says it might have to be sold. During a divorce, you will decide whether you or…

The mere mention of the words alimony or spousal support might stir your emotions and start your stomach churning. If your spouse has filed for divorce and is seeking alimony, you might see it as a double injustice—your marriage is ending and you feel like you have to pay for it, too. If you are…

Whether you will be paying or receiving child support, it is often the subject of much worry. Will you receive enough support to take care of your children? Will you have enough money to live on after you pay your child support? How will you make ends meet? Most parents want to provide for their…

Ever since you and your spouse began talking about divorce, chances are your children have been your greatest concern. You or your spouse might have postponed the decision to seek divorce because of concern about the impact on your children. Now that the time has come, you might still have doubts about whether or not…