Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
You and your spouse have decided it’s better off for everyone to get a divorce, but if you and your spouse are getting along just fine, do you really need an attorney? Don’t attorneys just make things worse? If you do it yourself, what’s the worst that can happen? Most couples experience serious sticker shock when meeting with a divorce…
Co-Parenting with your child(ren)’s other parent can often be a difficult challenge, especially when there have been instances or allegations of domestic violence or abuse. Sometimes, these concerns can lead to one parent having a protection order against the other. Protection orders are helpful in trying to ensure a party’s safety, but they can complicate the logistics of co-parenting. It…
Making decisions together can be difficult for parents, even in intact families. Making large decisions jointly, such as whether a child should have surgery, whether therapy is necessary for the family, where a child should attend high school, or whether a child should participate in tackle football, can be extremely challenging for parents who have been through a difficult divorce…
Q: How long have you been an attorney? A: I have been an attorney for 7 years. Q: Have you ever worked in any other areas of the law? A: I have dedicated my practice exclusively to family law. During and after law school, I did some policy-related work with not-for-profits and government organizations, all of which was related to…
Research suggest that, for children of separation or divorce, what is most damaging is not the separation itself, but, rather, the experience of their parents fighting. It may be easy for you to turn to your children during conflict. Sometimes it may feel good to confide in them, lean on them for support, and seek comfort from them. Research suggests…
If you are going through the process of litigating a divorce or family law matter, the stress of the unknown can often be the worst part. Putting your family’s future in the hands of a judge or magistrate is hard to swallow and can be daunting. The alternative to going to court and letting a judge make decisions about your…
The process of getting divorced looks different for every family. While you will have certain legal obligations (meeting deadlines, etc.) over the course of the process, you have a number of options regarding your living situation. Choosing what kind of living situation works best for you and your family largely depends on your family dynamic, your current living situation, and…
This week, we are pleased to introduce you to one of our incredible paralegals, Melinda Bargas. Melinda has been a paralegal for the last 13 years, and she has dedicated her practice to family law for much of her career. Melinda is a client-favorite, and she is key to ensuring that each of our GEM Family Law attorneys, clerks, and…
Ending a marriage takes an emotional toll on all individuals involved, especially those who have struggled with fertility issues and taken the expensive and emotional path through IVF. Since IVF requires the creation of several embryos to increase the odds of a successful pregnancy, some embryos may last longer than the marriage. Determining the ultimate fate of any cryogenically frozen…
Over the course of the next several weeks, we are pleased to introduce you to the team that makes up . We are proud of the work that we do, and we could not provide outstanding service to our clients without each member of our team! This week, meet Erika Gebhardt, one of the founding partners of GEM Family Law.…
