by Jeff Murphy | Mediation
It’s that time of year again to make sure that the holiday parenting schedule for your children that you worked out in your divorce judgment with your ex is still on track. As I’ve said in the past, it’s not a good idea to call your divorce lawyer on...
by Jeff Murphy | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
If you plan on getting a divorce or already have one, then you better check with your local social security office about some new rules Congress put into place that affect the benefits you will receive. There are two filing strategies used by married couples to...
by Jeff Murphy | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Mediation
So you would like to mediate your divorce, but you think you’ll have a hard time convincing your spouse to go along. I’m assuming he or she is ready to end the marriage as well and having a conversation about how to do it won’t be a surprise. Here...
by Jeff Murphy | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law
Today is December 26th. Unfortunately this is the first day of a 10 day surge in online searches for information about divorce. So says an article in last Sunday’s New York Times. If you’re reading this blog then you’re among the group making that...
by Jeff Murphy | Custody, Holiday Parenting Advice
This is just a quick reminder. If you have a judgment of divorce or a settlement agreement that sets out in detail the Christmas and winter break schedule for the children, then you need to confirm with your ex NOW that he/she is not arbitrarily changing your...