Category Archives: Family Law
What to Ask Before Reuniting With an Ex
When most couples break up, they split up for good. However, some couples get back together and rekindle the love they had. Some couples even remarry a former spouse again, thinking the second time’s the charm. Celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were first linked in 2002 before calling off their engagement in… Read More »
Dealing With the Seven-Year Itch
The honeymoon phase is the most exciting time in a marriage. A couple is madly in love. They feel like they are on Cloud Nine. But that feeling doesn’t last forever. Marriages require maintenance. When a couple doesn’t put enough effort into their marriage, it will deteriorate. This tends to happen around the seventh… Read More »
What Not to Text Your Ex During a Divorce
When you were happily married to your spouse, you may have exchanged witty texts, inside jokes, funny GIFs, and maybe even sultry sexts. Now that you are divorcing, these casual and fun communications will likely go by the wayside. Divorce changes pretty much everything, and texting is no exception. Communication during a divorce is… Read More »
Divorcing With Children: Making the Best of It
Making the decision to divorce is one of the biggest decisions a person will face in their lives. Ending a marriage is not something that is taken lightly, especially when children are involved. Many parents refuse to pull the trigger on divorce, instead deciding to wait until the children are grown. But this can… Read More »
When to Consider a Prenup After Marriage
Marriage is a huge deal. It’s something that’s supposed to last forever, but it doesn’t half of the time. Because of the risks involved in a divorce, many people want to protect their financial security. Many couples consider a prenuptial agreement before marriage. This is a legal document that details assets and debts and… Read More »
Opt for a Healthy Divorce in 2020
Now that the holidays are over, you may be thinking about another big event: ending your marriage. Many couples put in their best effort to get through the holidays so they can file for divorce in the new year. In fact, January is considered the biggest month of the year for divorce, with filings… Read More »
Concerns in a High Asset Divorce
On the surface, a high asset divorce may seem easier than a regular divorce. There’s a lot more money involved, so each spouse can take a huge chunk and move on, right? Not exactly. In fact, these divorces are often more complex because there are many more assets involved and they need to be… Read More »
Custody Arrangements: Establishing a Fair Parenting Plan
Divorce is a complicated process, especially when there are children involved. At the office of Edward J. Jennings, P.A. we are prepared to help you through the process of divorce to make it as easy as possible for everyone involved. One of the most difficult elements of a divorce is establishing a parenting plan… Read More »
What Happens When Facing Allegations of Child Abuse
Everyone has the right to raise their child in the way that they best see fit. As long as a child is not being harmed and their basic needs are being met, the government will not get involved. However, sometimes child abuse accusations come up from a misunderstanding or in an attempt to influence… Read More »
Adoption by Stepparent
When you meet someone and decide to be a part of their life forever, you may decide that you want to adopt their children. There are many reasons to do this, including in order to have the same last name, and the desire for your family to be completely legally recognized. At the office… Read More »