What’s the difference between a Temporary Protective Order of Restraint (TPOR) and a Status Quo Order (SQO)? Do I need one and if so which one? Certain issues regarding custody may need to be addressed during the dissolution of a domestic partnership, divorce or...
Dissipation, or marital waste, is the use by one spouse of “marital property for their own sole benefit and for a purpose that is unrelated to the marriage at a time when the marriage was undergoing an irreconcilable breakdown.” This is a fancy way of saying “waste”...
What happens when one spouse in a marriage receives a gift or inheritance? Does it automatically become jointly-owned? During the marriage it may not seem to matter, particularly when the inheritance or gift is being enjoyed by both parties. But unlike other marital...
A common question from post-divorce parents is “Can I move to another state with my child” or “Can I stop my ex-spouse from moving to another state with my child.” The law surrounding relocation of a child (often called “move away” cases) is complex and fact-specific....
Much of the terminology in the divorce arena is derived from the language of incarceration and conflict. Courts use words like “custody” to describe which parent has decision-making authority for children, rather than “parental responsibility.” Courts also...
