Posts in March, 2013

Mar 27 TO DIVIDE SEPARATE PROPERTY, LOOK AT ANY INCREASE IN VALUE AND WHETHER IT IS “ACTIVE” OR “PASSIVE"

The general rule in divorce is that property acquired during a marriage is deemed marital property. The presumption is that both ...

Mar 25 IF YOU HAVE CHANGED A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER ON YOUR OWN, YOU MAY GET RELIEF, BUT DON’T RISK IT.

There is a very clear rule in our family law that parties are not supposed to deviate from Court order without Court permission. ...

Mar 20 To Hold Someone in Contempt for Not Paying Medical Bills, You Have to Show They Knew About the Bill

Our firm counsels its clients to send a copy of any medical bill to the other party, requesting reimbursement in writing. It is ...

Mar 18 WHEN CAN GRANDPARENTS OR OTHER CARE TAKERS OBTAIN LEGAL CUSTODY OF CHILDREN?

There are many situations where grandparents take care of grandchildren due to drug use or another irresponsibility on the part of ...

Mar 13 DRUG TREATMENT IS NOT ENOUGH, BY ITSELF, TO CHANGE CUSTODY

When there is an agreement or order of custody, it cannot be changed down the road unless there is a "material change in ...

Mar 11 WHAT DATE DOES THE CHANCELLOR USE TO DIVIDE MARITAL PROPERTY?

There are several possible dates a Chancellor can use to divide marital property. Which one is used depends upon the facts and the ...