Frequently Asked Questions
Family Law
Divorce
- “Can I get the Court to make my spouse help me with my legal fees?”
- “How does the court determine which spouse gets to keep what property in my divorce?”
- “What does it mean to establish grounds in a divorce?”
- “Can I have my spouse removed from the marital residence during our divorce?”
- “Does my spouse have the right to remove me from his/her health insurance and/or life insurance policy prior to our divorce being finalized? “
- “Can the Court divide only some of our assets prior to my divorce being finalized?”
- “Can I make my spouse attend marital counseling with me even though one of us has filed for divorce?”
- “What if I am worried that my spouse will get rid of or hide marital assets during the divorce process?”
- “Can I resume the use of my maiden name prior to my divorce being finalized? “
- “Can I get a divorce prior to all of our assets and debts being divided?”
Custody
- “Is it true that Mothers always have the advantage over Fathers in Custody cases?”
- “What does it mean to have legal custody of a child?”
- “What does it mean to have physical custody of a child?”
- “How does the Court determine which parent a child will primarily live with?”
- “Can I have a guardian appointed for my child during our custody case?”