Stepparents generally share parental responsibilities such as transportation and financial support with their spouses. They may develop very close relationships where they provide guidance and affection to their stepchildren. Unfortunately, if their spouse dies or...
Month: December 2025
Dividing executive compensation in a high-asset divorce
Divorces among high-earning spouses involve unique financial challenges. If you or your spouse works in the technology or finance sector, your assets likely include elements of executive pay, such as restricted stock units (RSUs), incentive stock options (ISOs) or...
Combatting parental alienation in divorce
Although your co-parent may have been a terrible spouse, they may still be a good parent to your children. During divorce and its aftermath, both parents must commit to a level of civility when communicating with and about the children. When parents speak badly about...
The risk of verbally agreeing to change custody terms
Custody orders are enforceable documents that delegate parental authority and divide parental rights when adults no longer live together. Parents generally have to comply with the terms outlined in a custody order. They observe the established schedule and communicate...

