Experienced, Award-Winning Family Law Guidance
Lisa L. Johnson
Finding out that your spouse gave stock to a relative can shake the sense of security built through years of planning. When divorce seems likely, that discovery can raise fears about losing wealth meant for retirement or children. If you hold significant investments,...
Custody and divorce laws are different in every state. This lack of uniformity creates a lot of confusion about what happens during divorce or custody disagreements. People who are unfamiliar with the law might mistakenly give up some of their rights during legal...
Investments made during marriage can help spouses increase their overall wealth and prepare for retirement. By diversifying their holdings and looking for ways to secure investment income, couples can turn their capital into a source of ongoing revenue. Successful...
Divorce often changes family routines, but school mornings, birthdays and sick days may still call for teamwork. Coordinating those responsibilities can feel difficult when lingering hurt turns parenting discussions into arguments. If you are a divorced parent, you...
The longer couples stay married and the more successful they are during the marriage, the greater the chances are of a complex property division process if they divorce. A complex marital estate may contain numerous valuable assets as well as the joint financial...
Paternity testing allows unmarried fathers and married men in difficult situations to verify their relationships with their children. Modern paternity testing has a high accuracy rate, making it a reliable means of validating parentage. Fathers often request paternity...
Social media can spark significant co-parenting conflicts after divorce or non-marital separation. One parent may happily post photographs of a child's birthday, while the other believes children's lives should remain private. Disagreements can become particularly...
When homeowners divorce, they often disagree with one another about who should stay in their marital home. Factors including financial stability, custody arrangements and even physical health can influence who ultimately stays in the marital home. Occasionally, the...
Collectible items with considerable value can pose challenges during property division because their worth can change quickly. Market swings, rarity shifts and buyer demand can all influence the value of these items at the time of a divorce. Taking a structured...
Divorce can bring major changes for both parents and children. Questions about where a child will live, who will make important decisions and how parenting time will be divided can quickly become some of the most difficult issues a family faces. Understanding a few...