Law Offices of Lisa S. Golshani APLC’s Post

Premarital Agreements versus Postnuptial Agreements: one is before the marriage and the other is after the marriage. What is best? What are the differences? What are the benefits and risks? Reach out to us to schedule a consultation to discuss your options via email at jward@wardfamilylawchicago.com today. Emily Alper #marriage #prenup #prenuptialagreement #postnup #divorcelawyer https://lnkd.in/gXy7z4sz

Our latest blog explains how a marriage contract, can help resolve a family property matter. https://ow.ly/O0TB50RngLp #vancouverlawyer #marriagecontract

NEW on the Rayden Solicitors' blog - 'Changing Your Name in the UK: A Complete Checklist' by Solicitor Patrice Coughlin. Our names are an important part of our identity. Changing your name following marriage for example is a personal decision and one only you can make. Your name does not automatically change following your marriage and, should you wish to change your name, you need to take steps to change this with organisations and government authorities. The same applies if you are going through a divorce. Your name will not automatically change to your maiden name once the divorce has been finalised. There is no obligation to change your name following your marriage and you may prefer to keep your own name or use a combination of both your surname and your spouse’s surname. You may also wish to change your name for different reasons other than marriage such as recognising the surname of your adoptive parents. Find out more about changing your name in the UK by reading Patrice's article here. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e64spdk5 #FamilyLaw #ChangeofName

Our latest blog explains how a domestic contract, particularly a marriage contract, can help resolve a family property matter. https://ow.ly/PpLQ50RngLo #vancouverlawyer #marriagecontract

Living in an Institution Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution?  ~ Groucho Marx I am a great fan of the institution of marriage. (Second marriages actually, but that would make for a much longer post.) Anyone who has been married understands the concept of ‘institutional memory,’ which encapsulates your spouse’s recollection of why you were wrong before, are wrong now, and will likely be wrong in the future. But the concept of ‘institutional memory’ actually comes from the business world. Dr. Google defines it as, “the information held in employees' personal recollections and experiences that provides an understanding of the history and culture of an organization, especially the stories that explain the reasons behind certain decisions or procedures.” To some extent, retaining institutional memory is easier for sole practitioners than it is for larger firms. If Jane Smith sold her house following her divorce, her lawyer will probably remember that Jane does not own a house or have a spouse when she drafts Jane’s will. That may not be the case in a larger firm where different lawyers handle different aspects of Jane’s legal requirements, and perhaps Jane’s wills lawyer will greet her with, “So how do you and John love living in that beautiful old home?” In my firm, a few of the partners and law clerks held much of the institutional memory about our corporate clients. We knew personal stuff, but we also knew why we did things one way for one client and a different way for another client. Fans of Peter, Paul and Memory know that, “a dragon lives forever, but not so little boys.” The same goes for little girls, law partners, and law clerks. They get older, retire, and move on. And with them goes all of that institutional memory unless some formal process has been implemented to retain that information. Of course, one of the many management-related things that law firms are not good at is implementing processes to capture and recover institutional memory, especially if doing so might only benefit long-term as opposed to short-term profits. Much of this did not matter as much before employment and partnership became transactional and people jumped from firm to firm as frequently as they do now. It matters more now. And that is where technology comes in. Technology can remember stuff and we lawyers can crib from the bits and bytes the information that we need to make our clients feel that they are more than just a file number. For example, when Jane’s lawyer pulls up Jane’s profile to draft her will, good legal software can tell her that Jane is now single and homeless. Law firms should think about how legal tech can help us with institutional memory. Appara has some thoughts about that which you can read here: https://bit.ly/3SfZ380 #Appara_Partner #digitaltransformation #legaltechnology

Annulment and divorce are two distinct legal processes for ending a #marriage. An #annulment is a legal declaration that a marriage was never valid from the beginning. Read Anthony Family Law's June blog "Annulment In Canada: When Is It An Option?" to find out more about legal options to dissolve a marriage in Ontario. https://lnkd.in/g3TvtNEJ #divorcelawyer #marriageannulment #familylaw #familylawontario #divorceontario

Considering a Covenant Marriage in Arizona? Have you heard of covenant marriages? This unique type of commitment in Arizona comes with distinct legal implications. Less than 1% of marriages in Arizona are covenant marriages, showcasing the specialized nature and serious commitments involved. If you are thinking about a covenant marriage, it's crucial to have all the information you need to make informed decisions. Dive into the details and learn more about covenant marriages in Arizona in our latest blog post from the Law Office of Daniel Hutto. Whether you're considering entering a covenant marriage or looking into dissolving one, this article is a must-read for anyone navigating these unique legal relationships. #CovenantMarriage #ArizonaLaw #LegalAdvice #MarriageCommitment #DanielHuttoLawOffice Learn more https://lnkd.in/gBqgd3uU

"Technology can remember stuff and we lawyers can crib from the bits and bytes the information that we need to make our clients feel that they are more than just a file number." #LegalTech #ModernLegalProfessionals #LegalPracticeManagement #LegalInnovation #LegalSoftware #LegalTechnology #RetiredLife #LifeOfALawyer

A standard divorce means a judge will tell you how your marriage will end, meanwhile, processes like mediation mean you can control how the divorce is handled. #divorce #mediation #separation