In the realm of family law, situations can arise that demand immediate attention. Whether it’s concerns for a child’s safety or urgent financial matters, the need to act swiftly can’t be overstated. In such instances, filing an emergent application sometimes becomes essential. At Fraser Family Law Office LLC, with over 25 years of experience in…

High conflict divorces, also known as malignant divorces, are unfortunately prevalent in today’s society. The term “malignant divorce” was coined by Dr. Mark Banschick to describe divorces characterized by high conflict and destructive behavior, including “scorched earth” and “win-at-all costs,” approaches. High conflict divorces are some of the most costly and protracted divorce proceedings that…

In the realm of family law, situations can arise that demand immediate attention. Whether it’s concerns for a child’s safety or urgent financial matters, the need to act swiftly can’t be overstated. In such instances, filing an emergent application sometimes becomes essential. At Fraser Family Law Office LLC, with over 25 years of experience in…

Co-parenting can be challenging under any circumstances, but when you’re dealing with a gopher co-parent, it adds a whole new layer of complexity. A gopher co-parent, is one who is often absent or disappears for a time and reappears or pops up at times when it is convenient for them to do so. Sometimes disappearing for…

There is a reason that divorce is considered the second highest life stressor that you can go through as it can involve not only the severing of our relationship to our marriage partner but can cause significant changes in parent-child and other close relationships. Divorce also often de-stabilizes our financial and living situations; causing us…

Child custody cases are some of the most difficult and contentious cases that I deal with as a family law attorney. Parents often want to know how much weight their child’s preference will be given in making custody determinations and at what age the Court will speak to their child. It is important for parents…

In custody and parenting time disputes where parties struggle to co-parent and make decisions on a regular basis, the implementation of a Parenting Coordinator can be helpful. A Parenting Coordinator is a neutral individual (usually family law attorney or mental health expert) who is appointed by the Court to assist in implementing the parties’ parenting…

Divorce can be emotionally turbulent and complex and exponentially more so in situations where there is emotional or physical abuse. Some of the most difficult situations that I see as a family law attorney are situations involving emotional abuse because it is a “hidden” abuse and oftentimes the abused party is still coming out from…

A frequent question that is asked in my divorce consultations where alimony is involved is either how long will I receive alimony or how long will I pay alimony.  This becomes even more of a consideration where the parties have been in a long-term marriage but are nearing or are at retirement age. Since the…

Meeting with a divorce attorney is an important first step in your divorce process. Make sure you are prepared to maximize your consultation with an attorney by getting organized in advance. Here are ten practical steps to help you get ready for that important first meeting. Gather Financial Documents: Before your meeting, compile essential financial…