Entries by Sclafani & Moriarty

How alimony awards are determined

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. When it comes to alimony, it serves the purpose of ensuring that no one party to a divorce enjoys a significant economic windfall. Alimony may be awarded in a particular case in which it can be shown […]

Divorcing? Protect your company’s ownership

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, March 10, 2017. Do you consider yourself a savvy businessman or -woman? If so, you value the process of planning when making important decisions that affect your company and its bottom line. The same attention to detail should […]

Learn the facts about domestic violence

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, March 4, 2016. If it hasn’t happened to you, it’s easy to blame victims of domestic violence for failing to leave their abusers. Below are some facts about domestic violence that can draw attention to the problem. — Males […]

Take control when you leave an abusive marriage

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, March 3, 2017. When you think of domestic violence, you might think that only physical abuse matters. This isn’t the case. There are many types of domestic violence that you have to consider when you think of domestic violence. […]

Does a restraining order limit social media use?

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, February 24, 2017. You and your spouse are heading toward divorce, and he or she takes out a restraining order against you. You know the basics: You’re not allowed to go to your spouse’s residence, you have to stay […]

Are victims of domestic violence at risk seeking child support?

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Parents have the legal obligation to provide support for the education and maintenance of their offspring in the event that they divorce or end relationships with their children’s other parent. When one parent fails to honor […]

Helping kids come to terms with shared custody

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Friday, February 10, 2017. If you and your ex are going to be sharing physical custody of the kids, it’s important to prepare them in advance for this. Below are some tips to help it go smoothly. — Present a […]

Child support — It covers more than you think

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Friday, February 3, 2017. Attorneys often hear grumblings from clients who are court-ordered to pay child support. Many resent what their exes use the funds for and claim child support should only be spent on the basic necessities for their […]

Trump slashes grants to fight domestic violence

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, January 27, 2017. Many politicians would have trouble justifying slashing the budgets of programs specifically targeting preventing domestic violence against women. But Donald Trump is no ordinary politician and has no problem with it at all. His administration has […]

What are the grounds for voiding a prenup?

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, January 20, 2017. When couples sign prenuptial agreements, generally they remain enforceable in the event of a divorce. But some circumstances can warrant the document being voided by the court. What would make a judge invalidate a prenup? […]