by: Julia Rodgers In general, each party is responsible for their attorneys fees. However, if you have no access to money because your spouse controls the finances, you can file a motion for attorneys fees “pendente lite,” in which case a judge may order an advance on your share of the marital assets for your…
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What is a “GAL”?
by: Julia Rodgers A Guardian Ad Litem, commonly referred to as a “GAL”, is a third-party professional appointed by the court to report on and/or advise the court on matters relating to a minor child. The court may adopt the recommendations of the GAL. It is important to note that, unless appointed to do so,…
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The Importance of Taking the High Road, for the Sake of your Children
Divorce is usually a very emotional event for everyone involved. This is especially true if one of the spouses wants the divorce and the other does not or is not able to accept the other spouse’s decision. If there are children, then they can feel destabilized by the unpredictability of their parents separating. For all,…
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Understanding Contempt
What is contempt? Unfortunately, the filing of a complaint for civil contempt is a common occurrence in the Probate and Family Court. Civil contempt of court occurs when someone willfully violates a clear and unequivocal order from the court. A Complaint is a mechanism used by one party to enforce previously issued Orders of the…
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