How to Define Income
In a Dissolution of Marriage, the couple’s finances are usually the main issue in the case. Finances are considered in determining the division of assets and liabilities (equitable distribution), child... Lea Mas
Divorce Articles
Divorce and Financial Disclosure
In addition to the financial affidavit, certain documentation must also be exchanged between the parties within
Divorce and Attorney’s Fees
The reality of a dissolution of marriage is that no matter how “uncontested” it might seem, there is a cost for attorney’s fees. Each attorney bills an hourly rate and... Lea Mas
What is a Common Law Marriage?
A Common-Law Marriage involves a couple that habitually acted as and represented themselves to others as being a married couple for a specified period of time, but was never in... Lea Mas
The Basic Issues of Divorce
It seems that divorce is often misunderstood. Unfortunately, everyone seems to know someone who is either going through a divorce or has been divorced. Everyone has heard various “horror stories”... Lea Mas
What Should I Do?
As we go through our daily lives we often come upon situations that require us to make decisions. Sometimes these decisions can be minor in nature and other times they... Lea Mas
Why Hiring the Right Attorney is Important
I am quite aware that the last thing most people would ever want to do in their lifetime is to hire an attorney. Except for the purchase of a home... Lea Mas
Should I Hire An Attorney?
These days many individuals going through a family case try to handle the matter without the assistance of an attorney. They feel that it is better to try and settle... Lea Mas
Parenting Plans and Why They’re Necessary
Often times when an individual comes in to see me for an initial consultation they have preconceived notions about family law. This is most often true when dealing with minor... Lea Mas