Can A Stay-at-home Spouse Get Back Pay?
In a recent Washington Post article, Miriam Berger reported on a ruling by a divorce court in Beijing China. The court ruled that the wife, who had been a stay-at-home spouse, was entitled to back pay for her unpaid domestic work. This is a first of its kind ruling in China, where divorce filings have spiked since […]
The Process Of Divorce
In our last post, we learned the “language of divorce.” The next step is learning how the divorce process works. Timelines and schedules matter, and failing to meet deadlines can jeopardize what you are trying to accomplish. To avoid pitfalls, it is important when speaking to your lawyer to understand what the timelines are, not just for […]
Learning the Language of Divorce
After deciding on a lawyer, and having the attorney decide on you, the next most important step is to understand the process. Your understanding of the process, and avoiding the “Oh, I did not know that was an option” conversation, is crucial. If you do not understand the process, then you might not be able to assist […]
Supreme Court Holds Same Sex Marriage is Constitutionally Protected
This morning the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Obergefell, et al. v. Hodges, et al.. In a landmark ruling Justice Kennedy, writing for a five member majority, held that the right of same sex couples to marry is a fundamental Constitutional right protected by the fourteenth amendment to the United States Constitution. The […]