Law Offices of Dustin S. Branham

05/10/2022

It's wedding season, and many couples are asking themselves if they should have a prenup. The short answer is "yes probably," but here's a pretty good article that you might want to read if you or someone you know is getting married soon.

If you're already married, it's not to late because you can still do a postnup and accomplish many (but not all) of the same things.

TLDR: A prenup gives peace of mind, greatly simplifies and reduces cost in the event of divorce, and it reinforces the reasons you're together in the first place.

If you are interested in exploring whether a prenup is right for you, send me a message.

Prenups and postnups are an important part of protecting your money and finances. Here's 3 experts' advice to think about well before your marriage.

10/19/2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/09/style/as-courts-reopen-divorce-filings-are-on-the-rise.html

Whether the pandemic caused new problems or amplified old ones, divorce cases have family lawyers and judges busier than ever.

07/08/2021

During the pandemic, many people asked me if divorce rates were spiking. I believe they expected a "yes," but my observation was just the opposite. I've always felt that people are more likely to divorce when times are good and they feel they can afford to make it on their own. Meanwhile, when times aren't so good, people lack the confidence to end a marriage that they've come to depend on in a variety of ways, some healthier than others.

This article confirms my observation that Covid made people in the US *less* likely to divorce.

The number of Americans getting divorced plummeted last year, while the marriage rate also dropped precipitously as thousands of weddings were postponed or canceled, according to a new study.

12/05/2020

https://branhamlaw.net/can-my-spouse-take-our-child-and-move-out-of-state

When mom and dad legally separate and move into separate homes, it’s common for one parent to be tempted to move out-of-state. Often times, he/she wants to bring the kids along, understandably. This happens for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the relocating spouse wants to live near family members ....

10/09/2020

One of the most common issues I see. Do Dads get a fair shake in custody cases? Should they get equal time?

Years ago, the concept of Mr. Mom - a dad raising the kids - was a novelty, a punch line and certainly not the norm. Today, with about half of all marriages ending in divorce and parenting roles becom

08/19/2020

Covid is taking a toll on the country in many ways. Aside from the politics of masks and closures, it's also beginning to impact divorce rates. Here's an interesting statistic on how likely you are to get divorced when you marry at a given age:

"One study from the Institute for Family Studies, affectionately nicknamed the "Goldilocks theory of marriage," looked at how age impacts divorce. It revealed that tying the knot too early or too late can put your marriage at risk, but getting married sometime in your late 20s or early 30s will increase your odds of a successful marriage. The study was broken into five different age groups. Those married under the age of twenty had a higher risk for divorce, at around 38%. The 20-24 age range showed a 27% divorce rate, while ages 25-29 and 30-34 had a divorce rate of 14% and 10% respectively. Those who were married over the age of 35 had a 17% divorce rate."

If you or someone you know is going through a divorce, please consider contacting my office. We're here to help.

Attorney Valerie Tocci explains that the financial and emotional stresses of the pandemic may cause tension in some couples, now together 24/7.

08/12/2020

We all need to laugh a little. But in all seriousness, it’s that time of year for school to begin. That means parents often find themselves in the midst of school-related custody disputes, and the pandemic further complicates these trying situations. If you’re in need of an experienced child custody attorney, contact us.

05/25/2020

04/15/2020

If you or someone you know is considering a divorce or has a child custody question, then we are equipped to handle the entire case in a safe and responsible way during the Covid-19 pandemic. Meetings can be handled by telephone or Zoom. Documents can be signed electronically by Docusign. We can even mediate electronically. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

https://branhamlaw.net/contact-us/

03/16/2020

My advice: Consider taking a bike ride or going for a run. Got a dog? He could probably use a walk. Time together is good, but perhaps there exists *too much of a good thing.*

Officials believe the sharp increase of divorce applications around the country could be caused by the fact that partners have spent too much time in close quarters during self-isolation.

02/12/2020

Our latest blog post in the series of "Questions I'm Asked By My Clients"

Picture this.  The place was Charlotte, The year was Two-Thousand Twenty-___....  OK, enough with the Golden Girls routine.  Let’s say you recently resolved child custody with your former spouse or partner, and now you want to change the custody schedule.  Alternatively, maybe your former spou...

01/20/2020

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