Posts Tagged ‘divorce’
Best Lawyers Award
Batley Family Law is proud to announce that Bobbie Batley, our Firm’s partner has been recognized in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers is a purely peer review ranking. It works to rank highly respected attorneys using the feedback of other lawyers in the field. The Best Lawyers was first…
Read MoreWhat to Bring to Your Consult
The initial consultation with a Family Law lawyer is the most important step in the process, as it is when you and the lawyer are able to connect on the process you are about to go through. Having all information available for the lawyer to review is of the utmost importance not only for you…
Read MoreThree Common Mistakes of Holiday Timesharing
The Holidays can be an exciting time of year with snowy weather, family gatherings, and of course presents, however; for timesharing parents, the Holidays can also add stress. While the Holidays can be a time for joy and celebrating, there are also possibilities for timesharing mistakes. Hopefully, this post can help you avoid some of…
Read MoreMilitary Divorce and Healthcare
This is part two of our series on military divorce, find part one here. What happens if you don’t qualify for the 20-20-20 rule and are involved in a military divorce? You may be worried about your healthcare, your spouse’s retirement, or other military benefits you have received throughout the marriage. If you have been…
Read MoreGrandparents and Visitation Rights
Grandparents play a special role in many children’s lives. Whether it’s grandma’s baking or fishing trips with grandpa, children who have a relationship with their grandparents may be happier and more secure as they enter adulthood. After divorce, legal separation, a ruling on paternity, or the death of a minor child’s parent(s), grandparents can become…
Read MoreTwenty is the Magic Number for Military Retirement
If you are in the process of a divorce or thinking about getting divorced from your military spouse, you’ve probably heard the term “20-20-20 rule” before. The 20-20-20 rule comes from the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA). For the 20-20-20 rule to apply, you must have been married to the service member for…
Read MoreTime to Sell Your House?
The sale of the marital home is one of the most important parts of the divorce process, as it serves the purpose of either disbursing equity to each party or ridding the parties of a large amount of debt. Here are some key terms that can help you in your selling process. Realtor– If the…
Read MoreResources for Refinancing
In many divorces, or co-habitation situations, parties are faced with the decision about what to do with the main residence upon their divorce or separation. If the parties sell the residence, things are generally fairly simple as they can divide the community interest in any proceeds at the time of closing. If one party wishes…
Read MoreSocial Media Do’s and Don’ts During a Divorce
Do: Do ensure your profile is securely protected Many social media platforms give users the ability to customize their privacy settings. This can be a helpful tool during a divorce. Allowing unfettered access to your content to anyone may not always serve your interests. Only allow friends to view what you post by making your…
Read MoreOn Our Bookshelf: Our Top Five Book Recommendation for Those Divorcing with Children
Getting a divorce is hard enough as it is. But when children are involved parents often find themselves wondering how do I explain this to my children? How do I best support my children through this process? Below is a list of books for you and your children that we recommend to help guide you…
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