by Brad Frakes | Sep 10, 2014 | Divorce, Family Law
Approximately 62 percent of American households have at least one pet. When a married couple decides to divorce, what happens to the pets? Many times, the decision does not reach a conclusion without a fight. In some cases, it requires judicial intervention to solve...
by Brad Frakes | Aug 19, 2014 | Child Custody, Divorce
More than 60 million American children go back to school every September. In most cases, children experience mixed feelings about this time of the year. Some children are sad that the end of summer has arrived, while others are excited to see their friends and begin a...
by Brad Frakes | Jun 9, 2014 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
Attorney’s fees for contested issues in divorce and custody litigation can accumulate very quickly if the matter is not resolved by agreement of the parties in a timely manner. Therefore, in most contested divorce and custody litigations, one party, or both, requests...
by Brad Frakes | May 9, 2014 | Divorce
Upon filing any bankruptcy petition (chapter 7, 11, 12 or 13) an automatic stay immediately goes into effect without any notice to creditors, prohibiting all efforts to pursue collections against the debtor or against the debtor’s estate. This does NOT apply to...
by Brad Frakes | Dec 18, 2013 | Divorce
Going through a divorce is rough. Whether the marriage ended over irreconcilable differences or for amicable reasons the very first holiday season that you spend on your own can bring about feelings of anger, depression, sadness, and even guilt. The complication...