Divorce & Family Law Posts

Getting engaged: legal considerations lack romance

Valentine's Day isn't just all about love and chocolate. If it includes a marriage proposal, it can also be about oral contracts and conditional gifts. Read More »


Infographic offers divorce prep checklist

Information is power, and when it comes to divorce, Johns, Flaherty & Collins wants you to know what you can expect and the decisions that await. Read More »


Insider's Guide to Divorce

Researchers rank divorce as the second most stressful life event, second only to death of a spouse. Download this booklet full of insider knowledge and tips to help you move through divorce. Read More »


Alternative dispute resolution can save time and money

Considered cost-effective, fast, flexible and fair, ADR is the most popular method for resolving disputes in this region. Read More »


Grandparents (sometimes) have legal right to visit grandchildren

Grandparents often lament not seeing their grandchildren as often as they’d like. Read More »


Back-to-school legal checklist

When your child goes to college, your back-to-school list starts looking a little different. Here are the legal to-dos you'll want to remember. Read More »


Restraining Orders 101

If you're just beginning to research restraining orders, here's an overview of the orders, their purpose, and the standard process for obtaining one. Read More »


Child placement: vacations involve extra planning for split parents

Holidays and summer vacations are frequently an impetus for divorced parents to renegotiate shared placement arrangements. Read More »


Divorce and taxes: expect changes

Without a doubt, divorce and taxes are among the least pleasant aspects of life. When combining the two, you may be surprised to see how much more unpleasant the implications can be. Read More »


Gray divorce is on the rise

Gray divorce is becoming more common. In fact, the U.S. Census Department reports that Americans over age 55 are divorcing at more than two gtimes the rate of any other age group Read More »