We are in unique times right now and many of us are frightened of the unknown. Maybe you or a friend are going through a family struggle during this unsettling time. Families are dealing with job losses, interruptions in education, being quarantined at home and more. Many couples who are sharing custody are unsure of…
While it is unclear how long-term this pandemic will go on, the legal system is using the latest technologies to conduct family court matters. This experience is less than ideal for someone who craves the traditional courtroom experience and can seem surreal. It is a new day due to COVID-19. However, it is certainly better…
Due to COVID-19, people around the country are having to pay for medical treatments that they did not expect to incur. As it relates to family law, we have been getting the question: Do I have to pay for my spouse’s medical bills if they cannot afford to pay them? Unfortunately, the answer to that…
At the beginning of 2020, COVID-19 hit the world, unexpectedly and has brought new and difficult challenges to families. Whether you are a business owner in jeopardy of financial collapse, an employee scared of losing your job, or someone wondering how you’re ever going to find employment again, one thing is for certain: the coronavirus…
When you first begin the divorce process, you will hear words and terms that may seem foreign. You may have heard you need to file a divorce “complaint,” ask the Court for an “ex parte” order, or file “motions” for many different reasons. At Conrad Trosch & Kemmy, our knowledgeable team of family attorneys can…
If you are going through a divorce, getting the best divorce attorney for your needs is key. Here are some reasons to hire an experienced divorce attorney to represent you… You Have the Proper Representation for Your Case Getting divorced is a serious step that affects the entire family. When you get divorced, it is…
Not necessarily. It will depend on the language in your order and whether or not the move will frustrate the parenting time or other rights of the other parent. If there are no restrictions on the order you may be allowed to move initially, but then your former spouse could potentially ask for the original…
Rather than relying upon your former spouse to pay you a share of a future retirement, your best protection is a court order that provides for the retirement or pension plan administrator to pay the money directly to you. This type of court order is often referred to as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)…
While it is difficult to predict how much your divorce will cost, the following are some of the factors that affect the cost: Is the case is being litigated or is being settled? Is the collaborative law process being used? Are there children? Is child custody agreed upon? Are there novel legal questions? Will a…
A property inventory is a listing of the property you own. It may also include a brief description of the property. Discuss with your attorney the level of inventory detail needed to benefit your case. Factors to consider when creating your inventory may include: The extent to which you anticipate you and your spouse will…