Legal Process
What’s a Financial Affidavit and How Do I Make Sure Mine is Accurate?
Dividing your finances and assessing your financial responsibilities during divorce can be stressful. We do so based on financial affidavits from both you and your spouse, but these forms themselves are quite complex. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the process, family law attorneys are available to support you during your…
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I Found a Divorce Attorney. Now What?
By Marvin Mendez, Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Principal After you find a divorce lawyer who aligns with your values, breathe a sigh of relief! Congratulate yourself for taking the first challenging step. You now have a professional on your team who can walk you through every step of the…
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Abuse of Parenting Time
By Joshua E. Stern, Principal and Managing Partner, Divorce and Family Law Attorney Parenting time is one of the most, if not the most, important decisions you’ll make during the divorce process. At Stern Mendez, we focus on creating a plan that works well for you and your child. And,…
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Maintenance, Child Support and Cash-based Businesses
By Martin Sliwinski, Divorce and Family Law Attorney When getting divorced, it’s normal to have many questions about dividing assets, figuring out child support and determining spousal maintenance. If your former spouse has a higher income and earns it through a cash-based business, all of this can be slightly more…
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How does a recession impact divorce and child support?
By Marvin Mendez, Divorce and Family Law Attorney With the looming recession, more and more clients are calling us concerned about what will happen if they or their former spouse loses their job in the next few months. While we’re hopeful that not as many people will face unemployment as…
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