Paternity: When It Matters and How It’s Proved
Paternity refers to the legal recognition that a man is a child’s father. Establishing legal paternity critically impacts children, parents and entire families, shaping everything from financial support to emotional bonds. Paternity often becomes a central legal issue not only in cases of unwed parents but also where family disputes, inheritance or government benefits are… Read More »
How is Inheritance Treated in Divorce?
Money inherited by a spouse during the course of a marriage will not necessarily be treated the same as other money or assets during the asset division process. What happens with the inheritance will be determined based on whether it is classified as separate or marital property. Marital property is any property jointly owned by… Read More »
When Should You Consider a Postnuptial Agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement in that it’s a contract for married parties to settle issues involving assets, debts, children and other circumstances of their marriage before a divorce or death. The big difference is that a postnuptial agreement is established after the marriage has already begun. The following are a… Read More »