Experienced, Award-Winning Family Law Guidance
Lisa L. Johnson
Divorce is never easy, and the complexity and stakes can be even higher when high-value assets are involved. The process of separating assets and property can become contentious, leading to emotional stress and financial implications. To navigate this challenging...
A strong and healthy father-child relationship is essential for the child’s emotional and psychological development. Research shows that involved fathers contribute significantly to their children’s well-being, academic achievement and overall life outcomes. The...
Virtual visitation helps parents and their children to maintain contact through technology when they are not under the same roof. Most virtual visitation arrangements accommodate communication between a child and whichever parent they are not residing with on any...
If you’re getting divorced, one of the decisions you have to make is what to do with your home. This could be a home that you purchased with your spouse after getting married. That makes it a marital asset, so some type of property division has to be carried out. The...
Younger divorcing couples often have to worry about financial penalties related to the early withdrawal of retirement savings. Taxes and penalties can potentially reduce the total balance of a retirement account. There are two primary tactics that can help people...
Divorce under any circumstance is stressful, especially when it is conducted in public. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. If you and your spouse are keen on ending your marriage amicably and away from public scrutiny, then you need to give divorce mediation a...
Some relationships can go the long haul, but others just aren’t meant to be. It’s often best for adults to go their separate ways and start again, which is where divorce comes in. Nonetheless, a divorce can become much more complex when children are involved. It’s...
In a typical divorce, only marital assets are up for division. Everyone gets to keep their separate property. But what happens to assets when it’s hard to determine whether they belong to one spouse or both? There is a term for that -- commingled assets. It’s...
When children are involved in a divorce, discussions change – parents make every decision in their best interest. If you and your spouse choose co-parenting, your kids will spend time with both of you on a determined schedule. Sharing custody has numerous benefits...
Divorce can throw a wrench into the family routines you’ve worked so hard to build. Yet, routines can be adjusted, and if you and the children will be far better off if you end the marriage, this temporary transition period may be well worth the end result. The...