FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DIVORCE / DISSOLUTION / FAMILY LAW
What is the difference between a divorce and a dissolution?
How is property divided in a divorce or dissolution?
What is the difference between sole custody and shared parenting?
How is child support calculated?
Are health insurance and child care costs considered in the child support calculation?
Can the court deviate from the child support guidelines?
How is child support collected?
Can the amount of child support be modified?
What if a parent fails to pay child support ordered by the court?
Can I get spousal support (alimony)?
When does spousal support end?
What are the tax consequences of spousal support?
ESTATE PLANNING / PROBATE
Do I need to create an estate plan?
How complicated and expensive is the probate process?
What estate planning documents to I need?
What is Probate?
Can a probate proceeding be avoided?
CRIMINAL LAW
What happens after I have been arrested?
Do I have to consent to a search of my property?
How will a criminal defense attorney help me?