When served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage an answer to the Petition within twenty calendar days is required. Did you also know you may file your own Petition against your spouse or other party even though you have been served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage?

Togetherness during COVID-19 couples are likely to see the “real” person they chose to be with. Couples will see the disconnectedness of their relationships and want to reexamine them. “Is this the person I want to stay with or grow old with?”

Everyone will remember these difficult times throughout their lifetime. Do your best. Keep your focus on the children. Ask yourself, “Is what I am about to do or say going to be helpful.” It is important for your children to remember their parents working together to keep them safe, happy and healthy.

Because of Coronavirus (Covid 19) Sorkin and Sorkin, P.L. is offering video conferencing consultations. Call us at 1 (800) 375-2942 during business hours to schedule a video conference.

In the movie Legally Blonde, Paulette Bonafonte’ the manicurist befriends Elle Woods. (Reese Witherspoon) Paulette and Elle go to her ex and Elle Woods pretends to be her lawyer. Elle says Paulette is claiming the dog, Rufus, under equitable distribution. 

"To tell the truth" is a game show originally broadcasted in the 1950’s. Three challengers are introduced, all claiming to be the central character. The announcer typically asks the challengers, "What is your name, please?" Each challenger then states, "My name is “John Doe.” Then the host reads aloud about John Doe. Sometimes they picked the right John Doe and sometimes not. Those challengers were not under oath to tell the truth.

STEP ONE: HIRE AN ATTORNEY.

Hire an attorney by signing a written fee agreement and paying a fee deposit and cost deposit, also known as a Retainer Agreement.

Meeting new people should be fun but without researching people, it is hard to know what you are getting. Dating services do not vet the people online. How do you know what is being represented is truthful. Here is what you can do when using online dating services.