Marvin Law Office, LLC

06/21/2022

A divorcing couple must navigate numerous challenges through the legal process. Whether these negotiations center on financial matters or visitation, the couple must reach several compromises on the path toward their independent futures.
It is important to remember that the parenting plan, no matter how comprehensive, will never be complete. The needs of the family unit and the needs of the children will likely change over time. Fortunately, the parents can adjust and revise the document whenever necessary. It is crucial, however, that the parents follow the legal process rather than simply verbally agreeing to revisions. In this way, the changes are official and can be enforced if one party fails to adhere to their obligations.

05/20/2022

How efficiently a divorce moves through the legal process depends on numerous factors unique to the marriage and the couple involved. From complicated property division to the development of a comprehensive parenting plan, certain divorces require navigation through several layers of complexity. It is not uncommon for experts to lend their advice and guidance to the proceedings.

Based on numerous factors, experts could include:

Cases involving child custody: When the divorce includes children, visitation and a parenting plan, the court could rely on experts to provide valuable insight centering on the best interests of the children. These experts might include psychologists, social workers or pediatricians.

Cases involving complex assets: Over the course of a marriage, it is not uncommon for couples to amass numerous assets including vacation properties, income properties and a family business. Often, the court will glean insight from financial experts when determining asset valuation and property division. These experts might include economists, forensic accountants, CPAs, property appraisers and vocational evaluators.

05/11/2022

When divorce gets complicated, these professionals can strengthen a case.

For some people, just a lawyer is not enough. Find out what circumstances make a divorce complicated.

04/22/2022

Even though many studies show that divorce rates among some younger generations have leveled off or slightly decrease, divorce rates among Baby Boomers, and, generally, couples in their 50s, have shown a dramatic increase for the last several decades. Researchers at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) coined this phenomenon “gray divorce” and sought to understand why it was happening.

While every divorce is unique, there are certain factors that impact elderly married couples more dramatically than their younger counterparts. The trend of gray divorce will likely continue to expand to other generations as many Gen Xers are now reaching and surpassing the 50-year mark as well.

04/20/2022

Those who are going through divorce generally have two options: traditional litigation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR). There are a couple of different forms of ADR, including arbitration and mediation. Those who choose to go through mediation can take some steps to help better ensure the process goes smoothly. Please contact me to go through your options.

04/20/2022

The right custody agreement can make an okay summer a great one.

A parenting plan should answer the right questions about parenting during breaks.

04/01/2022

Technology is making those little things easier on divorced parents.

"What a beautiful drawing!"

03/28/2022

Ending a marriage can be complex. But there are professionals who can help find solutions.

2 cases might require a team.

03/28/2022

Is there an easy way to split our assets that live online?

All too often, couples forget about these.

03/23/2022

While fewer young couples are divorcing, more and more couples over 50 are calling it quits.

3 factors contributing to its rise.

03/16/2022

If your child was recently born (or will be soon) and you are not married to your child’s mother, you may have several questions. You want to be involved in your child’s life, including having the right to visitation or even joint custody. But what do you have to do in order to claim those rights – and the responsibilities that come with them?

Establishing paternity

When a couple conceive a child outside of marriage, there is no legal presumption of paternity. This means that the first step will be for you to establish that you are the father of the child.

You can do this by signing and notarizing a document declaring that you are the father, and filing it with the Department of Health. You have ten months from when the child is born to acknowledge your status as father under this procedure. After that time, you will have to start a separate legal action to gain recognition as the father.

03/07/2022

There are many factors to weigh when dividing – or selling – the marital home in a divorce.

The timing matters.