Blog Posts in October, 2017 Posted By Christina Semaan 30-Oct-2017 What Is Meant by "the Best Interests of the Child"? When it comes to child custody, the court makes decisions that serve the best interests of a child. It is a phrase that is often said, but what does it actually mean? If you and your spouse are going through a divorce and share children, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 16-Oct-2017 Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts Understanding the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts is crucial if you are planning on requesting one and end up receiving the wrong one. A mistake like that can have both legal and tax consequences, so take some time to educate ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 9-Oct-2017 Mistakes to Avoid in a High Asset Divorce Divorce is not only an emotionally draining experience, but oftentimes a financially complex one as well, especially if you are in the midst of a high asset divorce. With a substantial amount of money, property, assets, and other valuable items at ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 2-Oct-2017 Family Law Issues for Same-Sex Couples Family law is everchanging, adapting and progressing in conjunction with society’s evolution. While, in many ways, same-sex couples have obtained many of the same protections heterosexual couples have, there are still some deficiencies in ... Continue Reading