Dear Ask the Attorney: What’s the difference between a divorce and annulment? My ex wants to get a divorce but I was told that I would be unable to remarry in my church if I don’t get an annulment. J.M. Our guest blogger today is James M. DeStefano, Esq. , an […]
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Can a 50/50 Custody Arrangement Really Work?
February 26, 2013 | by Matheu Nunn, James DeStefanoClients often ask us whether a true (50/50) shared parenting time plan is feasible. The short answer is, yes, it is feasible. However, the viability of a shared parenting time plan is dependent on several important factors and not always in the best interests of the children. Although not an exhaustive list, the following factors are some of the considerations and factors that parents should contemplate when determining whether a 50/50 parenting time plan is practicable.
Dear Ask the Attorney: How long does an uncontested divorce take? My wife and I sat down this weekend and decided that we were better friends than husband and wife. We have been married for less than 7 years, there are no kids, and the assets are pretty much decided […]
Prenups May Not Be Romantic But They Are Necessary (Just Ask Kobe Bryant What He Thinks….)
January 10, 2012 | by James DeStefanoAs many of you already know, Los Angeles Lakers Superstar, Kobe Bryant, is getting divorced. Kobe’s wife, Vanessa, filed a Complaint for Divorce in California just a few weeks ago. While I am not surprised by the fact that Vanessa filed for divorce, I was shocked to learn (as I am sure many of you were as well) that Kobe and Vanessa did not enter into a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage.