by Lawrence | Nov 2, 2016 | alimony, Divorce
When you are working your way through your divorce, you might come to a settlement with your spouse and sign a marital dissolution agreement (as well as a parenting plan if you have children). Once the parties sign the marital dissolution agreement (or...
by Lawrence | Nov 10, 2014 | Communication, Consultation with attorney, Divorce, marital property
This case shows why it’s important to have someone help you negotiate your marital dissolution agreement, or at the very least make sure you’ve read it and understand the terms before the divorce is final. Background In October 2010, a husband informed his...
by Lawrence | Jun 25, 2014 | alimony, Divorce
While the divorce was pending, the parties in this case agreed on terms of a marital dissolution agreement which settled all of the issues in their case. One of the terms required the husband to pay alimony to the wife according to the following language: The Husband...
by Lawrence | Feb 25, 2013 | alimony, Contempt of Court, Divorce
You have a lot of opportunities to be creative when drafting your marital dissolution agreement. If you and your spouse are able to agree on the terms of their divorce, you have a great deal of flexibility when working through the division of your assets and debts,...