Month: September 2023
Don’t overlook the mental toll when you divorce
Deciding to divorce can be a tough decision, and some people mull it over for years. While you can pat yourself on the back for making a choice, you also need to prepare for plenty more tough decisions to come. You’ll need to decide what assets you would like, what...
Where do spouses hide assets in a divorce?
When you divorce, you and your spouse must each present a list of the assets you own. This is so the court can see what there is to divide up. Sometimes, a spouse tries to conceal assets because they do not want to share them. It could be because they...
What does the dissipation of assets mean?
Spouses can get up to all sorts of tricks in a divorce, including a few related to money. One is known as the dissipation of assets. It means one person sets out to squander, or waste marital assets. Why might they do this? To avoid having to share Let’s say...
What is a “chain of custody” and why does it matter?
If you stand accused of a crime then the police and prosecution will search for evidence to back up their case. Some of that may take the form of physical items – such as an item of clothing found near a crime scene or a bag of drugs allegedly found...
3 reasons to consider a more equal share of parenting time
One of the biggest issues divorcing parents must settle is how they will share time with the kids. It can often lead to bitter, drawn-out battles that benefit neither the parents nor the children. Many courts and parents are now realizing that a more equal split can be advantageous. Here...
2 legal concepts crucial to DUI stops
Just because the police stop you and charge you with driving under the influence (DUI) does not necessarily mean you will get a conviction. There are plenty of ways to contest the charges and many people successfully do so each year. One method is to challenge two key legal concepts...