Stepparent Adoption
Today’s family can often be a mash-up of previous relationships. If you think of the Brady Bunch, you might get a clear picture of what this might mean. At times one of […]
Can I Retain an Attorney and a Mediator at the Same Time?
You can absolutely retain your own independent attorney, along with a neutral mediator, in any pending family law case. A mediator will remain neutral, and should be retained jointly by you and […]
What Are “Move-Away” Orders?
Child custody and visitation cases can be some of the most challenging and contentious matters when it comes to family law. This is especially true when one parent wishes to relocate to another […]
Divorce from the Perspective of an Oldest Child
No spouse enters a marriage or parenthood thinking they’re signing up for a part-time job. It’s understandable though, that once a divorce process is underway, parents can become emotionally blindsided from their […]
Dividing Debt in a Divorce
In today’s economy, divorces can weigh heavily on the family finances. Typically, one of the most important and potentially complex issues is how to the distribution of debt. Let’s start with a […]
Bifurcation of Marital Status
A bifurcation of marital status is a motion to request the court to take the issue of marital status and split it from all other pending divorce issues such as spousal support, […]
How to Avoid a Long and Expensive Divorce Process
When contemplating divorce, many individuals grow concerned about the costs and the amount of time that the entire process will take. However, divorcing spouses can contribute to having a smoother case with […]
Is Legal Separation Right for Me?
Nobody ever enters a marriage with the mentality that it will someday come to an end. Unfortunately, married couples can sometimes grow so far apart in their values and desires that dissolving […]
When is an Expedited Divorce Possible?
We receive many questions about when an expedited divorce (formally known as a “summary dissolution”) is possible. It can be a relatively straight-forward and inexpensive procedure for ending a marriage. But in […]
Why Palimony and Marvin Action Cases Are Hard To Prove
Palimony, while not a new area of the law, became the subject of a recent hot-button issue in the media after NBA star Blake Griffin’s long-time girlfriend, and mother of his children, […]
How to communicate with an ex-spouse during a divorce
One of the top questions we hear from people during the divorce process is, “How will the relationship be once the divorce is final?” While there are steps you can take to […]
9 Common Steps in the Divorce Process
As far as life’s most stressful events go, divorce typically falls among the top three. This is why at Buncher Family Law, we believe in educating our clients on the process of […]