As family law attorneys, we are often asked by our clients about the difference between being legally divorced and legally separated, and which process might be more beneficial to them and their children. Contrary to what many people believe, a legal separation is not a divorce. In a divorce, the…

The term independent contractor comes from the world of business, and on a basic level refers to a worker who is not an employee of a company or organization, but receives income from them through the completion of certain tasks and/or projects. However, the legal definition of an independent contractor…

Mediation is a process in which a third party, the mediator, assists parties to reach an agreement that can be enforced by the court. A mediation agreement is an extension of mediation, a step away from traditional litigation, that allows parties to mediate and enter into a binding and enforceable…