Same-Sex Marriage Means Same-Sex Divorce

July 14, 2016

The family law attorneys at Rodier Family Law discuss the challenges facing same-sex couples wishing to legally separate. The 2015 Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage has continued to affect US courts in unexpected ways. While same-sex couples across the country lined up to become officially married, others exercised their newly established rights to file…

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Maintaining Your Financial Well-Being During Divorce

June 24, 2016

The family law attorneys from Rodier Family Law provide suggestions on how to best prepare for a possible separation or divorce.  If you are facing a point where marriage is no longer in your best interest, then you should begin preparing yourself. Just like any situation, being well-prepared can be invaluable. Divorce is emotional, and it…

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Important Considerations in Entering a Prenuptial Agreement

June 13, 2016

The family law attorneys at Rodier Family Law highlight the benefits of creating a prenuptial agreement.  No one wants to plan for the end of a marriage before it begins, but a prenuptial agreement can help ensure that your interests are protected in the event that the marriage dissolves. A prenuptial agreement, otherwise known as a “prenup,”…

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Summer Vacation Tips for the Divorced or Separated

May 19, 2016

Every year children eagerly await the end of the school year, as summer break is a rite of passage and one of the many perks of being school aged child. However, for parents who are divorced or separated, this time off can be a nightmare. While summer vacation can quickly turn into a stressful, chaotic…

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Tips to Help You Co-Parent

May 5, 2016

Being a parent is rewarding and fulfilling – but can also be hard. At times, co-parenting can make this already arduous task seem impossible. If your split from your partner was laden with turmoil and tension, co-parenting may be one of the most challenging aspects of your life. As cliché as it sounds, putting your…

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Facing Custody Issues During a Child’s “Tender Years”

April 25, 2016

With gender neutrality becoming the norm, mothers and fathers are generally accepted to be equally fit to parent. With this acceptance also comes the idea that joint physical custody should occur earlier in a child’s life if the parents are no longer living together as a couple. However, there has been a slight exception to…

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Pitfalls to Avoid During a Custody Dispute

April 14, 2016

It’s an unfortunate situation, but all too familiar: Parents unable to agree on major decisions that affect their minor children. Whether it’s the child’s primary residence, or which type of schooling is best, parents who are separated or going through the divorce process often find themselves in a contentious battle when there is not a…

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Keeping Your Business Alive After Divorce

March 15, 2016

The family law attorneys at Rodier Family Law give insight on maintaining a business when an entrepreneurial couple gets divorced. Spouses spend years building and developing a business. But, when a couple decides that their marriage is no longer viable, the business they worked so hard to develop must be divided, or the couple must…

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Spousal Support for Men

March 7, 2016

Consider this common scenario: a couple separates, the husband makes significantly more than his wife. The husband’s current income will allow him a more comfortable standard of living post-divorce than that of his wife.  The wife will more than likely seek alimony, and if she can demonstrate a need for spousal support, the court will…

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Divide and Conquer: Dividing Your Property During Divorce

February 21, 2016

The divorce attorneys at Protokowicz and Rodier discuss several approaches that a divorcing couple can take to equally divide their possessions. For many divorcing couples, dividing property and belongings can be one of the most trying parts of the divorce process. At times, spouses are able to sit down together and decide who receives which…

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