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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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Amir John Showrai

Family Law

Seattle

John Jerabek

Family Law

Minneapolis/St. Paul

Cipora Winters

Family Law

New Jersey

Douglas Becker

Family Law

Seattle

Frequently Asked Family Law Questions

Collaborative Divorce vs Mediation

When do you recommend pre and post nuptial agreements?

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

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

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

What is the legitimation process?

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

Father and Child Custody

New York Courts - Spousal Support

What is a contested divorce in Texas?

How is a business divided in a Texas divorce?

What does legal custody mean in Massachusetts?

How does family law consulting work?

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

Non-marital Property Division

What factors are used to determine child support in Georgia?

How is child support calculated in California?

Who should think about having a prenuptial agreement?

Controlling Cost of Divorce

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

What is a move away order?

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

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

Biggest Challenge in Business Owner Divorces

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

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

What advice do you have for people facing divorce?

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

What are the advantages of mediation over traditional divorce?

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

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

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

Controlling Your Own Destiny in Divorce

What is your approach to custody cases?

The challenges of getting spousal maintenance

Same Sex Couples

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

Fewer Rules in High Net Worth Divorce

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

Maintaining Client Privacy in High Asset Divorce Cases

What is allocation of parental responsibility under Illinois law?

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

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

What is the difference between spousal support and alimony?

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

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

The Case of the Jilted Husband

What are the aspects of divorce I need to consider?

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

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

What advice do you have for people facing divorce?

Why is divorce mediation better than litigation?

Termination Of Parental Rights

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

What is your approach to custody cases?

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

How can I prepare myself for a divorce?

Can I keep the marital home in my divorce?

What are the pros and cons of mediation?

Father's Rights

How is forensic accounting used to calculate support and alimony?

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

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

How is parenting time decided?

When would you recommend a prenuptial agreement?

How do courts decide issues of child custody and support?

What is your approach to custody and parenting time cases?

What advice do you have for clients going into mediation?

How is child support determined in Pennsylvania?

Meet Jason V. Owens

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

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

Same Sex Divorce

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

How does child custody affect child support?

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

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

How much will my divorce cost?

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

What does “best interests” really mean in a custody determination?

Will I Have to Pay Spousal Maintenance After Retirement?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do you create an effective parenting plan

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

What is your approach to custody cases?

How do financial experts assist in divorce mediation?

Setting Expectations for Your Divorce Lawyer

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

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

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

When and for how long is temporary maintenance awarded?

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

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

What are the differences between child support and alimony?

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

How long will a "relatively simple" divorce take?

Do you recommend divorce mediation?

When do courts order alimony and child support in MA?

Property Division

How is child custody determined?

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About The Family Law Firms

Adoption

Advice to People Going Through Divorce

Alimony and Spousal Maintenance

Alimony and Spousal Maintenance — Modification of

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

Legal Separation

Legitimation

Mediation & Collaborative Divorce

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