Divorce & Family Law Blog

Updated December 9, 2023 One of the most challenging conversations we have with divorcing parents surrounds their fears about telling their children about divorce. Choosing the right approach when informing...

“You still have to adopt your children.” I have said this more times than I can count since the United States Supreme Court decisions on same sex marriage equality United States...

At Freed Marcroft we keep in touch with our clients following their divorces, and how they have taught us that life — whether during divorce or any other tough time...

If you have a child under the age of 18, you should formally designate a legal guardian (or co-guardians) in the event you or your children’s other parent pass away....

The contents of David Bowie’s will were widely reported over the weekend.  Some provisions were “unusual” enough to make the New York Post’s famous gossip section, Page Six. According to reports, $50 million...

A divorce is often an emotionally and financially unsettled time, and, understandably, estate planning may be your last priority when you’re facing the breakup of your marriage. However, once your divorce is...

Focus on Your Big Goals, Not Small, Irritating Issues Hold Heated Topics for the Right Time and Place Don’t Focus on Blame or Fault Stick to Court Orders as Closely...

On Christmas, Madonna shared this photo of her and her son, Rocco, commenting “Merry Xmas to the sunshine of my life.” It is not uncommon for custody disputes to arise...

In June, the Supreme Court ruled state bans on same-sex marriage were unconstitutional in Obergefell v. Hodges.  Accordingly, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has now issued proposed regulations under which marriages between couples of the same...

Both Halloween and divorce can be scary -- and then there are the ghosts.  But Halloween presents an opportunity for transitioning families to have a fun holiday before the more...