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Stop. Stop assuming court is your only option when family law negotiations break down. I’ve watched clients spend $80,000 litigating custody disputes that could have been resolved in arbitration for $25,000. I’ve seen couples wait 18 months for a trial date when an arbitrator could have heard their … Read more »

The fear is real on both sides. Spousal sponsorship can cause worry with the fear that an ex can have them deported with a phone call. Sponsors panic about being financially responsible for an ex-partner they never want to see again. And both sides often make critical mistakes based on myths circula … Read more »

An emergency custody order – formally called an urgent motion without notice or ex parte motion – allows you to obtain temporary custody of your child without notifying the other parent first. Think about that for a moment. In a legal system built on the principle that everyone deserves to tell thei … Read more »

I’ve sat across from hundreds of divorcing couples in my office, and I’ve watched the same scenario play out more times than I can count. One spouse mentions lump sum spousal support, and suddenly both parties lean forward. The room shifts. Because when you’re ending a marriage, the idea of making o … Read more »

Your ex-spouse suddenly claims poverty while driving a new luxury car and posting vacation photos on social media. Or maybe you’re tempted to underreport your income because child support payments feel crushing. I understand these frustrations because hiding income for child support represents one o … Read more »