Contacting a Family Law Attorney

Contacting a Family Law Attorney

Lawyers can be intimidating, and a lot of people feel reticent to contact an attorney because they do not know what to expect. I want to make the process of talking to me as easy and as non-intimidating as possible. My goal is to create a stressless scheduling...
How Does a Retainer Work?

How Does a Retainer Work?

Whenever I do a consultation with someone, I will quote a retainer for their case, if desired. But, a lot of times, people do not know what a “retainer” is when it comes to legal fees, even if they have had a lawyer before, or have talked to other lawyers. Time to...
Are You Ready For Summer Break?

Are You Ready For Summer Break?

As a parent, I know that summer break is a major gear shift for kids. It can also lead to parenting issues with your ex. On top of all the changes summer break can bring, the Courts typically are not in session as often and it can be harder to get issues in front of a...
Child Support Basics

Child Support Basics

If you are splitting up and there are children involved, you will likely be getting a parenting plan. And part of any parenting plan is child support. There are a couple of ways to do child support: 1) You can agree on an amount – if you and your ex agree on how...
Divorce: Not Just a Legal Issue

Divorce: Not Just a Legal Issue

Divorce and child custody cases are difficult for all involved. Your lawyer cannot necessarily help you with all of the problems that divorce and child custody cases can cause. Here are some helpful recommendations that I give my clients: 1) Go see a counselor:...
Back to School

Back to School

In this time of pandemics, the phrase “back to school” brings more anxiety than usual. However, divorces can pose a whole other basket of issues with back-to-school times. Oftentimes, a parenting plan will have a different schedule for summer vs. school...