Joint accounts are often meant to make the financial lives of the parties involved easier, such as in the case of marriage or in a caretaker situation. But what happens when one party dies? Does the money automatically belong...
Category: Family Law
What Should I Do Before I Separate From My Spouse?
April 26, 2012
During my years of practice as a family law attorney, I have met with hundreds of clients who asked me the question, What do I do before I separate from my spouse? In the alternative, I have also been asked, What should I...
Can I Claim my Child as a Dependent?
April 3, 2012
One of the most frequent questions I get during tax season is: who gets to claim the child/children on their taxes when parents are separated, divorced, or have never been married? It also happens to be an area where I see...
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for Me?
February 14, 2012
It’s that day again, one of the most difficult holidays for those facing or going through the process of a divorce: Valentine’s Day. A recent study has revealed a 40% increase in divorce filings around...
Russell, Krafft and Gruber, LLP is excited to be featured in the Women in Business section of the November/December 2011 issue of Susquehanna Style. The feature highlights just some of the great qualities and community...