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Today, I received a call from a prospective client who became upset when I declined to provide a "ballpark" estimate of my fees for representing them in a family law matter prior to the payment of the consultation fee. The matter in question was a divorce. I do not quote fees without a comprehensive understanding of the case for several reasons, including but not limited to: Every case is distinct, with varying facts. I offer my clients and potential clients personalized atte

A stepparent adoption is near and dear to my heart for several reasons, the main one being my Dad, Randy Fohner. Although he was my...

Divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when one partner faces the additional hurdle of illiteracy. This situation can complicate the...

A court shall not enter a final judgment of divorce until after the expiration of 30 days from the date of the filing of the summons and complaint.

The marriages of all persons married subsequent to a divorce judgment granted in this state which did not prohibit the person from remarrying are hereby declared to be valid, notwithstanding that the judgment of divorce did not specifically confer on such person the right to remarry.

When a judgment has been entered granting a divorce in this state, the court shall order that neither party shall again marry, except to each other, until 60 days after the judgment is entered.

After divorce from the bonds of matrimony and within the discretion of the circuit court of the county in which the divorced wife resides and upon application of any interested party, the divorced wife may be enjoined from the use of the given name or initials of the divorced husband.

A legal separation is a court determination of the rights and responsibilities of a husband and wife arising out of the marital relationship.  A decree of legal separation does not terminate the marital status of the parties.

Guidelines for child support are hereby established for use in any action to establish or modify child support, whether temporary or permanent. There shall be a rebuttable presumption, in any judicial or administrative proceeding for the establishment or modification of child support

The right of election of a surviving spouse and the rights of the surviving spouse to homestead allowance, exempt property and family allowance, or any of them, may be waived, wholly or partially, before or after marriage, by a written contract, agreement, or a waiver signed by the party waiving after fair disclosure.

Often times I get asked whether or not it is a good idea to put particular people in a will. This can be sons and daughters or nieces and nephews or even good friends. If you are going to name them as beneficiaries and your will to receive some part of your estate, it is important that you know about their life.

You never know when life is going to take its toll. You never know when your time has come. Do not wait until it is too late to do something about it. Get your affairs in order to save your family further heartache and stress.