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To understand how long it takes to get a divorce, first you must understand the framework behind the divorce process. Before Divorce Divorce should always be a last resort. It’s not easy, nor is it a decision to be... Read More

Not every divorce trial needs expert witnesses. However, when used effectively, they can sway the course of a trial in favor of a husband or wife. Divorces involving complex estates, medical issues, alimony, or hidden money may require the... Read More

Unfortunately, there are some family matters that require an emergency hearing before a judge. Court dockets are overly crowded and on average, it may take 30 days or longer to get a hearing before a judge even though you... Read More

By Melanie Brubaker Your divorce is final and you are now living a post-divorce life. You will still be dealing with some strong emotions but the legal end of the divorce is complete. Read More

By Suzanne Prescott Stepparent adoptions are some of my favorite types of cases to handle. Securing a child’s future with loving parents is rewarding in many ways. In these cases, I get to know the clients, and in some... Read More

Take time to educate yourself Interview attorneys, financial experts, certified divorce financial analysts, therapists, mediators, and other members of your potential team. It is important to remember that going through a divorce takes a village, and the more information... Read More

Dividing retirement benefits in a divorce is a tricky and complex process. The first thing to do is to determine whether the retirement plan is qualified or non-qualified. Read More

In today’s world blended families are increasingly common.  This means a stepmother or a stepfather often takes on a critical role in a child’s life.  In certain situations, especially when a biological mother or father is unable to meet... Read More

Whether you are married and divorced, or whether you have a child born out of wedlock and are ordered to pay child support, some of the most common questions we get at Bivek Brubaker & Prescott revolve around child... Read More

How much does a divorce cost? We get this question frequently. The answer is, it depends of course! Divorces with children are more expensive than divorces without children because additional paperwork is required including child support worksheets and parenting... Read More