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I’m getting a divorce – what now?

Attorney Shannon Elms Here are a few things you may want to consider, or discuss with your attorney, upon beginning the divorce (dissolution of marriage) process.  One of the first things you will want to do when you separate is get your legal bearings.  What can/can’t you do? What changes can you make to your… Read More »

By shannonelms | Published April 15, 2013 | Posted in Preliminary Steps | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

What should I do if I am arrested?

Attorney Leslie Prince Firstly, do not talk to the police!  Either at the time of your arrest, or before or after you are arrested. You have a constitutional privilege against self-incrimination, in other words, the right to remain silent. Although the police may lead you to believe that it is in your best interests to… Read More »

By leslieprince | Published March 19, 2013 | Posted in Criminal | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

What information & documents should I give my family law attorney?

Attorney John Carella A family law case is like any other legal case.  It is won or lost on the evidence.  Evidence can be  provided in the form of testimony (verbal statements of parties and witnesses) or documentary (writings and statements of all kinds).   Usually, the testimony offered by a client, and his or her… Read More »

By johncarella | Published March 18, 2013 | Posted in Divorce, Preliminary Steps | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Dividing Retirement Plans Using a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (“QDRO”)

Attorney Robin Birnbaum Representing numerous clients in divorce (dissolution of marriage) proceedings, I am frequently asked how employee related benefits, such as pensions, 401(K)’s and state and federal employee retirement system plans, are divided. The answer, although simple, is perhaps one of the most confusing aspects of the divorce process for many of my clients…. Read More »

By Brenda Russo Woolsey | Published March 1, 2013 | Posted in Retirement | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment