Does adultery affect how property, support, or financial issues are resolved?
If one of the persons in the marriage commits adultery, does this affect how the property or support, or other financial issues are...
Do common law couples have the same property rights as married couples?
Does a couple that lived together, but were not married, have the same rights to claim property as if they had been married? Yes No Sort...
When is the right time to make a Will?
When a person turns18 years of age, and has no assets, should they do a Will and related documents, or should they wait until they have...
I am the father. What rights do I have to see my children?
A father has as much rights to see his children as does a mother. However, these rights are dependent on the best interests of the...
Will we have to sell our house? How will our other items get divided?
The house, which is referred to as the “matrimonial home” sometimes needs to be sold in order to meet any financial obligations from one...
Can both sides hire the same lawyer and make agreements to resolve all conflicts?
Yes, but this requires both parties to be committed to that plan. DeRusha Law Firm has a program which allows both sides to jointly hire...
How long will this case take?
A few months is the preferable answer. However, there some cases that take much longer. There are two possible reasons for this. One...
Will we have to go to court?
No. The court system is only one method of attempting to resolve matrimonial matters, among many other methods. In fact, lawyers have...
I inherited some money. I heard that this does not have to be divided and I get to keep it. Is tha
According to the Family Law Act, if the money was inherited prior to a party’s date of marriage, then that party is permitted to deduct...
I am the mother. Will I automatically get custody of my children?
Most likely yes. It is extremely rare that the mother of children does not have custody. However, the question is whether it is joint...