Breach of Spousal Fiduciary Duty
Just like business partners, spouses owe each other certain fiduciary duties, or legal obligations to act in another party’s interest. In the context of marriage, this means that each spouse owes the duties of mutual respect, fidelity, and support. This may sound rather unimpressive, but as it turns out, this is an area of family […]
Concealing Information From Your Attorney
Are you lying to your own lawyer? Divorce may be one of the most serious and daunting challenges you have to face in your life. Intense pressure, discontent in the home, explanations to your children, and anxiety about your future all pressure you. You will likely face legal disputes during your divorce, and while they […]
The Truth Will Set You Free: Should I Be Honest With My Lawyer?
The average person going through a divorce is not a lawyer. He or she does not have years of experience practicing law or sophisticated knowledge of the legal system. Instead, most parties to a divorce are largely detached from the world of law. This typically means that they will need assistance with their divorce. After […]
How Much is it Really Worth? Understanding Breaches of Fiduciary Duty
In a divorce, both spouses are required to fully disclose their assets. This disclosure is considered a “fiduciary duty” that is very serious, very important, and essential disclosure for both parties to a dissolution proceeding. Disclosing assets is necessary in order to ensure that they are fairly divided. In a perfect world, both spouses would […]