One of the most important things to remember about any custody hearing or proceeding is that the court has a duty to rule in the best interests of the children involved in a case. When a couple divorces, the division … Continued

A 2014 child support lawsuit in New Jersey raised the question of whether an adult child can sue his or her parents for child support. A New Jersey woman attempted to sue her parents after claiming they kicked her out … Continued

A divorcing couple will need to divide assets during their divorce proceedings, and it’s important to know what counts as “property” in these cases. Most courts refer to two types of “property” in divorce cases: “real property” and “personal property.” … Continued

A divorce case involving children will certainly involve custody negotiations. The court will assess each spouse’s fitness as a parent and strive for a custody arrangement that fits the best interests of the couple’s children. “Legal custody” refers to the … Continued

This question often arises: When a couple terminates their relationship after becoming engaged, but prior to marriage, who gets to keep the engagement ring? The answer is actually fairly straightforward in California, which has a law specifically addressing engagement rings … Continued