Family Law

What Is the Difference Between Contested and Uncontested Divorces?

What Is the Difference Between Contested and Uncontested Divorces?

In an uncontested divorce, the spouses settle all their issues without having to go to trial. Alternatively, if there are unresolved disputes between the couple, it leads to a contested divorce. Some people incorrectly assume that an uncontested divorce means that one spouse lets the other spouse have their way about everything. That is not […]

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20 Apr 2022
Can an Ex-Spouse Claim Military Retirement Benefits?

Can an Ex-Spouse Claim Military Retirement Benefits?

Military divorces are different from civilian divorces in a number of ways, particularly when it comes to something called military retirement benefits. To learn more about whether an ex-spouse can claim military retirement benefits, read Summit Family Law’s blog. What are Military Retirement Benefits? Your military retirement benefits refer to the assistance you receive after

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07 Apr 2022

Invest In Your Future Scholarship Terms and Conditions

The Invest In Your Future Scholarship is a financial literacy scholarship awarded annually by Summit Family Law. Winning entrants receive a prize of $2,500. All applicants to this scholarship must meet the eligibility requirements as laid out on the scholarship application page, including: Those who meet the following conditions are NOT eligible to apply:  Notification

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05 Apr 2022
How to Avoid Damaging Your Child’s Relationship with Their Other Parent

How to Avoid Damaging Your Child’s Relationship with Their Other Parent

After your divorce, you may become envious of your ex-spouse. Maybe the kids speak highly of your ex or talk about what they did with your ex. It can be tempting to vocalize that to your children – but don’t. Read our blog to learn how to avoid damaging your child’s relationship with you and

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09 Mar 2022

How Divorce Affects Pets

Having a pet is like having another member of the family. However, there are different ways that divorce can affect them, both emotionally and concerning custody. Read our blog to learn more about how divorce can affect your pets. Pet Custody With a few exceptions, most states consider pets to be property. In many cases,

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02 Mar 2022
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