Family law clients frequently ask us to get them 50/50 custody of their children. Their reasoning often goes that 50/50 custody is fair and their children should see both parents equally. That seems perfectly reasonable, but that’s not how the Court will see it, so let’s unpack what families and family law attorneys mean when they say “50/50 custody.” There is no ‘Custody’ in the law, only Conservatorship, Possession, and Child Support The problem with asking for 50/50 custody is that clients and family law attorneys often talk past each other when discussing this concept … [Read more...]
How Can I Find Out If My Spouse Is Hiding Assets?
Are spouses hiding assets in a divorce? Yes, and frequently. Divorce has never been a pleasant process, but it is the legal approach to the dissolution of a marriage. Unfortunately, experts at Springer & Lyle have found some spouses, soon to be divorced, believe it a necessity not to follow the law and try to hide assets to avoid the sharing of them in the divorce proceedings. Common Methods of Hiding Assets In a divorce, the law requires that every major asset be inventoried. Bank accounts, brokerage accounts, real estate, vehicles and similar must be disclosed. Errant spouses are … [Read more...]
Can I Afford A Divorce?
You might feel that you can’t afford a divorce, but Springer & Lyle might be able to help you and work with you. The fact is that any divorce can be costly, and if you take the risk of representing yourself, your divorce can ultimately be even costlier. Don’t Try it on Your Own Most divorce cases will be stressful. There might be considerable tension between the parties, child custody might be contested, income might be hidden to reduce the child support obligation and terms and conditions of visitation can even come to issue. These aren’t issues that you want to address alone while … [Read more...]