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Watch top lawyers address common questions related to divorce, custody, child support, visitation, alimony & spousal maintenance, property division, adoption, pre and post-nuptial agreements and much, much more.

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Myra Chack Fleischer

Family Law

San Diego

Melissa Kuffel

Family Law

Chicago

Jessica Defino

Family Law

Chicago

Daniel J. Martin

Family Law

San Diego

Frequently Asked Family Law Questions

New York Courts - Spousal Support

How will I know if I am entitled to alimony/spousal maintenance in Texas?

If my spouse and I share an interest in a joint business venture, how is that divided under Texas law?

What is the legitimation process?

Termination Of Parental Rights

When do you recommend pre and post nuptial agreements?

How is forensic accounting used to calculate support and alimony?

What if my ex moves out of Texas – will that affect his or her custody rights?

How is parenting time decided?

Can I receive spousal maintenance in Minnesota?

What factors are used to determine child support in Georgia?

My spouse won't agree to anything. What can I do?

Same Sex Couples

How is custody handled when the parents live in different countries?

How is child support determined in Illinois?

How do financial experts assist in divorce mediation?

Can you provide a quick overview of the divorce process in California?

Why can’t I just file for divorce on my own in Texas?

How is child support determined in Pennsylvania?

Same Sex Divorce

What can I do to control the cost of my divorce?

Why do I need a trial attorney if I don’t want to go to trial?

Controlling Cost of Divorce

What advice do you have for people facing divorce?

Fewer Rules in High Net Worth Divorce

When would you recommend a prenuptial agreement?

What problems are faced by clients in high net-value divorce cases?

What is collaborative divorce and what are the weaknesses of this process?

What is your approach to custody cases?

What is allocation of parental responsibility under Illinois law?

Will I have to give up custody if I relocate to another state?

If community property is divided 50/50, how can property division be so complicated?

How do you create an effective parenting plan

How do Guardian ad Litems (GAL) impact child custody cases?

What advice do you give clients who are fighting for custody of their children?

Father and Child Custody

If I've been out of the workforce for decades, am I entitled to permanent spousal support?

How can I prepare myself for a divorce?

Do I forever give up my right to litigate if I agree to a collaborative divorce?

Can you provide a quick overview of the divorce process in Illinois?

Can I receive permanent maintenance if I haven't been in the workforce for decades?

Are trust assets marital or separate property in a New York divorce?

How is property divided in a divorce? And what about the debts?

Maintaining Client Privacy in High Asset Divorce Cases

What advice do you have for someone going through a high net-worth divorce?

What is a move away order?

How is a business divided in a Texas divorce?

What is your experience in handling high net-worth cases?

Property Division

How quickly can I get court-ordered protection against an abusive spouse?

What is your approach to handling MA high net-worth divorce cases?

Why is divorce mediation better than litigation?

Collaborative Divorce vs Mediation

What is your approach to custody cases?

How long will a "relatively simple" divorce take?

Why would I sign a prenuptial agreement? What's in it for me?

How do courts decide issues of child custody and support?

When do courts order alimony and child support in MA?

What are the differences between child support and alimony?

How is child support calculated in California?

If child support is set out in state guidelines, isn't it all cut and dry?

What issues do you see in the dissolution of same-sex and non-traditional families?

If move out of state for a new job, will I lose custody?

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What are the alternatives to going to trial in a family law situation in Texas?

Is the court more likely to grant custody to a mother than a father?

How is child custody determined?

What will happen to my business if i get a divorce?

What are examples of complex family issues in high net worth cases?

How does family law consulting work?

Controlling Your Own Destiny in Divorce

When does it make sense to take a family law case to trial?

What happens in divorce if I live in Texas, while my spouse lives in another state?

What are the aspects of divorce I need to consider?

What is your approach to handling high net-worth cases?

What is your approach to custody and parenting time cases?

How can I ensure that my spouse will be fair during our marital dissolution proceeding in Texas?

What is a contested divorce in Texas?

When and for how long is temporary maintenance awarded?

When and how is alimony, also called spousal support, awarded in Maryland?

What are the pros and cons of mediation?

How does child custody affect child support?

What are the advantages of mediation over traditional divorce?

What makes property “separate” and protected from division in a divorce?

What makes property “separate” and not marital property subject to the divorce?

Can I keep the marital home in my divorce?

What advice do you have for clients going into mediation?

How long does a divorce take? How much will it cost?

What does legal custody mean in Massachusetts?

What advice do you have for people facing divorce?

What property issues might arise in high net-worth cases?

How can I keep the details of my divorce out of the news?

What's the most important thing I should know about the divorce process?

What advice do you have for people considering a premarital agreement?

How much will my divorce cost?

Setting Expectations for Your Divorce Lawyer

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Adoption

Advice to People Going Through Divorce

Alimony and Spousal Maintenance

Alimony and Spousal Maintenance — Modification of

Attorney for Child

Business and Divorce

Child Abduction

Child Custody and Visitation

Child Custody and Visitation — Modification of

Child Support

Child Support — Modification of

Cost of Divorce

Death and Divorce

Divorce after 50

Divorce and Finances

Divorce Basics

Domestic Abuse & Orders for Protection

Enforcement of Orders

Family Law Appeals

Grandparents Rights

Guardianship

High Net Worth Divorce

How to Select a Family Law Attorney

Important or Memorable Cases

International Divorce

Interstate Divorce

Juvenile Dependency

Legal Separation

Legitimation

Mediation & Collaborative Divorce

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