What Sets Held Law Firm Apart
Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
Because I have always known I wanted to be a lawyer, I have spent my entire life working in different law firms. When I was 8 years old, buck-toothed and freckled, I made copies for one of those classic old-school lawyers. In high school, I was a copy clerk at a different firm. In college, I […]
Read More »16 Questions that Determine Your Alimony
Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
Getting divorced is one of the biggest financial adjustments for any family, and it is often the case that one spouse is going to have to pay the other spouse some amount of money, called alimony. To determine whether you are going to get any alimony, and if so, what type and how much, the […]
Read More »15 Questions a Court Asks to Determine Custody
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
Fashioning a strong permanent parenting plan (PPP) is usually the most difficult work done on your divorce, because of the high emotion surrounding giving up time with your children, who they are around and with what values they will be raised, and how financial support will flow. It is also the most important part of […]
Read More »Buying Out a Spouse’s Interest in a Pension
Monday, May 1st, 2017
Can you buy out your spouse’s interest in a pension plan? If either spouse acquired some or all of a pension during a marriage, then it is an asset to be considered in the equitable distribution of marital property. One option is to divide the marital portion of the pension via a Qualified Domestic Relations […]
Read More »Help us Stop the Defunding of the Legal Services Corporation
Friday, April 28th, 2017
When I was in law school, I was poor, and I was a recipient of food stamps and other public benefits. It was a difficult time, and had I not received that help I would never have made it through law school. I knew, from living in a poor neighborhood, how many other moms were […]
Read More »False Domestic Violence Allegations
Monday, April 24th, 2017
Domestic Violence cases are often “messy” cases. It is often the case that the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator are the only two witnesses to the alleged crime. In those cases, you automatically have a “he-say-she-say” situation with the testimony of each person being the only available evidence. To add to this equation is the […]
Read More »What happens to credit card debt in a divorce?
Friday, April 21st, 2017
Although it is important to consider how the division of assets impacts the parties to a divorce, debts are sometimes also a major consideration. The court is charged to equitably divide the assets and debts of a marriage. Oftentimes, the party that receives the asset also receives the debt if the asset is not owned […]
Read More »Why you should never try a DIY divorce
Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
Spring is here! It’s time for yard work, deep cleaning, and DIY projects. Some projects are easy and fun to do yourself, but most folks wouldn’t try to rewire their house without an electrician, build a new addition without a contractor, or put in a new pool without a professional. The reason is obvious: sometimes […]
Read More »My kid was arrested, what do I do?
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
“My kid was arrested, what do I do?” Many parents feel lost and guilty if their child is arrested. They want to know what to do, how to help. It is important to remember you’re not alone. Here is some advice on what you can do if you find yourself in this situation. Being arrested […]
Read More »Do I need a lawyer or a mediator?
Friday, March 31st, 2017
Do I need a lawyer or a mediator? It’s a common question, and a good one at that. Lawyers and mediators can help with the same sorts of problems, but they must approach them in entirely different ways. When do you want a lawyer? You will want a lawyer if you think your divorce will […]
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