Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
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.…
Co-parenting with an ex can be an extremely difficult task. Parents will have to deal with their co-parent for years after a messy divorce or a nasty breakup, well beyond their child’s 18th birthday (think graduations, weddings, and births of grandchildren). Parenting Plans often contain language prohibiting parents from disparaging (bad-mouthing) each other, particularly in front of or to their…
Going through a divorce or child custody dispute can be a stressful time. These days, people often turn to social media to express our opinions, share emotions, and even to keep up with the news. However, your social media shares, comments, photos, and statuses can be used against you in your family law case. A once harmless photo out with…
Families today do not look one way. Many children are raised by at least one person who is not biologically related to them but fills the role of a parent in their life. In these cases, the unrelated person may legally be known as a “psychological parent”, someone other than a biological parent who develops a parent-child relationship with a…
In this blog series, we have discussed the implications of cohabitation and the complications that may accompany the ending of a cohabitation relationship where property is jointly owned. What options exist to help avoid a situation where a cohabitant may be forced to seek contractual remedies after a break up? One option is to have an attorney draft a cohabitation…
