David Shapiro

Yes, in a contested divorce action, you will have to appear in court, possibly many times. There will also be a number of conferences you’ll be required to attend while the court develops its understanding of the financial condition of the marriage, the possibility that you and your spouse will … [Read more...] about If My Divorce Is Contested, Do I Have To Appear?

529 college savings plans are qualified tax-preferred savings instruments that many families open to put money away for a child’s education. For couples who remain married, though they are continually contributing to the 529 account, for all intents and purposes the funds held there belong to … [Read more...] about Who Owns The 529 Plan We’ve Been Contributing To?

Yes, if your original maintenance agreement did not specify cohabitation with an unrelated male, you have grounds to ask the court to modify the support maintenance. Where an ex has begun cohabitating with a new partner and is substantially acting as that person’s spouse, courts have terminated … [Read more...] about Can I Request An End To Spousal Maintenance If My Ex Has Moved In With Her Boyfriend?

When a parent realizes that the custody agreement they signed isn’t giving them enough of a role in their child’s life, it may be time to talk to your former spouse about alternate arrangements. If your custody agreement contained language allowing you the first right of refusal for babysitting, … [Read more...] about How Can I Get More Time With My Kids Than Our Custody Agreement Allows For?