3 Things to Know About Subpoenas
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018
1. What is a subpoena? A subpoena is a document requested by a party or attorney and issued by the Court where litigation is occurring. It commands a third party to provide requested documents to the attorney to be used in litigation. 2. What if I’ve been served with a subpoena? You typically have 21 […]
Read More »What do I do if I am faced with a “default judgment?”
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
When someone files a lawsuit, the top page is called a “summons.” The first part of this document simply notifies you that you have been sued, and to whom you need to send your response. The second part of the document contains an important warning: it says that if you do not respond within 30 days of […]
Read More »Comprehensive Post-Divorce Checklist
Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
After your divorce has been finalized, you should draft a list of things that need to be accomplished post-divorce. The following list is not applicable to all divorces but a general review of the areas that you should consider in developing your own individualized post divorce list. Real Estate – Review your Marital Dissolution Agreement (MDA), […]
Read More »Why We Can’t Represent Both Parties in a Divorce
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018
As family law attorneys, we are routinely asked if a divorce lawyer can represent both parties in a divorce action. The potential client explains that the parties agree on all issues and just need an attorney to draft the paperwork. This may seem like a simple request, but our answer is always, “No, we cannot […]
Read More »If parents don’t have a will, what happens if their child is orphaned?
Friday, December 8th, 2017
One of the first times many people think about estate planning is after the birth of a child. Whereas before you were not really concerned with who might inherit your CD collection or your vintage car, suddenly you are very concerned with what might happen to your child in the event of your death. If […]
Read More »I’ve got a will, what other estate planning do I need?
Tuesday, October 17th, 2017
When thinking about planning for your estate, the first item that comes to mind is a Will, often called a Last Will and Testament. A Last Will and Testament is a document that states how you would like your property and assets to be distributed upon your death and may also state who you would […]
Read More »The Hierarchy of Evidence
Sunday, August 27th, 2017
Most lawyers tend to make the legal process scary and mysterious. The truth is that most family law judges don’t make decisions based on arcane rules – they want to hear the facts. That’s why, at Held Law Firm, we devote the vast majority of our work to developing the facts of your case, through […]
Read More »What is a QDRO?
Friday, January 20th, 2017
During the pendency of a divorce, the parties’ assets must be evaluated and equitably divided. Oftentimes, one of the most valuable assets of a marriage is a retirement account. A retirement account can be a pension plan, 401(k) account, 403(b) account or some other type of tax deferred savings plan. To divide most retirement accounts, […]
Read More »What to bring to your case assessment.
Monday, December 19th, 2016
Many people want to know what they need to bring to their case assessment. This is a great question, because the more prepared you are, the more efficiently you and the attorney can use that time to make a plan for your case. Here are 5 things you should bring to a case assessment: 1. Yourself and your […]
Read More »Online divorce forms? Too good to be true.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2016
There’s an old saying that “if it seems to good to be true, it probably is.” If you’ve found a website that promises to give you “all the documents you need” so you can do your divorce without a lawyer, it’s probably too good to be true. That website is likely claiming to give you a form […]
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