Law Offices of Lisa A. Ruggieri

One point made by a commentator in a recent family law article is certainly arguable, namely, that the baby boomer demographic has largely viewed marriage "through rose-colored glasses."In fact, reams of statistical evidence don't support that. Instead, they show...

Here's a quick twofold response to the above-posed headline query: A QDRO is, in its long-form appellation, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order and, yes, it can become a focal point in many divorces."If you have a retirement account and you're facing a divorce, you...

Risk is so closely aligned with life on planet Earth that many people simply take it for granted. In many areas across the globe, individuals and families just assume the many risks that centrally feature in life, not taking any proactive steps to minimize or avoid...

Whether in the midst of a divorce or prior to commencing one, you're understandably concerned about many things.Where children are involved, you of course dwell on their well-being, the financial and emotional support they will continue to need and their continued...

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."Readers of a certain vintage -- especially cinema lovers -- might absolutely know that they've heard that line before, even if they can't immediately place it. It's from the movie Cool Hand Luke, with prisoner Paul...

Here are a couple truisms that can be stated as having general applicability in divorce cases.First, there can be -- and often is -- some general overlap in the concerns that loom most large in a divorce proceeding. Where kids are involved, child custody, visitation,...

No matter how many or how few assets you have, a prenuptial agreement can benefit you. Essentially, this document helps protect your personal assets as you enter a marriage. It outlines how the property will be distributed if a divorce occurs and what kind of...