by Melanie Gardner-Pawlak | Mar 30, 2023 | Business News
Who Keeps the Business in a Divorce? Who keeps the business in a divorce? It’s a tricky question. Presuming the business is a marital asset, the answer will depend on the value of the business, which can be difficult to determine. Parties must also consider how the...
by Melanie Gardner-Pawlak | Dec 29, 2022 | Business News
Calculating Support With Fluctuating Income How does the court calculate support when the payor’s income fluctuates from year to year?In most cases, the court will look at the support payor’s income over the last 12 months; however, the 12-month rule does not work...
by Melanie Gardner-Pawlak | May 24, 2022 | With Your Family in Mind
Use of Vocational Evluations in Divorce What is a Vocational Evaluation? It is an assessment by a vocational expert of a party’s ability to earn income. The evaluator’s job is to determine a party’s earning capacity, meaning what they could earn, by reviewing the...
by Melanie Gardner-Pawlak | Oct 31, 2021 | Business News
Who Keeps the Business in a Divorce? Who keeps the business in a divorce? It’s a tricky question. Presuming the business is a marital asset, the answer will depend on the value of the business, which can be difficult to determine. Parties must also consider how the...
by Melanie Gardner-Pawlak | Feb 24, 2021 | With Your Family in Mind
Can Family Law Courts Assign Income for Child or Spousal Support? One of the primary factors in determining the amount of child or spousal support is each party’s income. Unfortunately, there are times when a parent or spouse will do something intentional to reduce...
