Contested versus Uncontested Divorce

Contested versus Uncontested Divorce

A divorce is considered uncontested when spouses agree to all of the terms of the divorce and those terms are memorialized in a signed, written contract called a Marital Settlement Agreement. Generally, the terms of the agreement will address alimony and the division of marital assets and liabilities. If the parties share a dependent child, the agreement will address any…
What is Family Law?

What is Family Law?

Family Law is a broad term that encompasses the many legal issues that can arise within domestic relationships. While divorce is probably is the most common association, Family Law may also relate to legal conflicts between parties who have never been married to one another. For instance, an unmarried man may petition the court to establish paternity of a child.…