In most cases, adultery destroys a marriage. Few things ruin the trust necessary for a relationship like a cheating spouse. It may be a symptom of other issues, or it may be the proverbial last straw. Regardless, the question we so often hear next is, “How does cheating impact my …

Even in the best situations, divorce gets twisted. It’s often a long process, one that can drag on and on. When spouses are willing to work together, that streamlines the process and speeds things up. On the other hand, when they’re not willing to play ball, when they drag their …

If you’re having marital problems, you’ve probably had at least one moment where you want to throw your spouse’s possessions on the front lawn, change the locks, and never look back. Few times are as trying and frustrating as divorce. But when you have this impulse, can you? Legally speaking? …

If I file for divorce first, does that give me an advantage in the process? Does that mean I win? This is a question we hear fairly often. It makes a certain amount of sense, especially as many people view divorce as a competition. So, when you’re the first out of …

We’ve been in the family law game for a long time. Our firm is more than 20 years old—if Goldberg Jones was a person, it could legally drink. That said, even with all of that experience, once in a while we come across something we’ve never encountered. Our founding partner, …

Getting kicked out during a breakup is a common occurrence. It also happens all the time when it comes to divorce and seems cut and dry in most cases. But it isn’t always. Over the course of a marriage, ownership of a home often becomes murky. Who has rights to …

No two divorces ever play out in the same fashion. You have many options when it comes to ending your marriage. Mediation is one common tool people use to hammer out divorce settlements. But there are a lot of questions. What is it? What are the pros and cons of …

Child custody battles are an unfortunate fact of many divorces. You may never want to see your ex again. But with kids, that’s not usually an option. In most cases, parents share the power to make decisions when it comes to raising their children. This is often complex in the …