Archive for May 15, 2019

When it comes to divorce proceedings, collaborating with the soon-to-be-ex often makes sense, and it’s possible that you may have previously discussed potential arrangements if divorce was ever on the table. This can be effective in helping you avoid a messy divorce provided that, when push comes to shove, the agreement is legally enforceable.

The problem with this is that, even when our clients discuss potential arrangements with their spouses, very few actually take the time to write anything down. Where does this put verbal agreements? Unfortunately, as this post

Child custody disputes are often heated, and we’ve seen parents try and use virtually anything to get an edge in court. Recently, a client asked us if her ex could use her fluency in English against her, as she primarily spoke in her native tongue at home. This is not the first time we’ve been asked about this, which prompted us to write a quick blog post on this issue.

A Quick Look at Previous Court Decisions

For context, it helps to see how the courts have dealt with this issue