Melissa D. Cianci
LATEST ARTICLES BY: Melissa D. Cianci
What Are Annulments?
An annulment (also referred to as nullity) occurs when a judge declares a marriage is not legally valid (because of legal issues when the marriage began). If you are granted an annulment, your marriage will be considered void (as if it never happened) because it…
Getting Ready For The Upcoming School Year
As the end of summer quickly approaches, children everywhere will be gearing up for the return to school. This can be a very stressful time for kids as they adjust to new schedules and routines. Co-parents may also find themselves struggling during this time as…
How Does Gender Affect Marriage and Divorce?
Gender roles and expectations can shape both marriage and divorce. Couples who divide household chores and childcare responsibilities equally, for example, are less likely to get divorced. Meanwhile, couples who begin their marriage with traditional gender roles and experience a shift in economic and social…
Who’s the Father? Fertility Treatments and Parentage
From surrogacy and adoption to sperm and egg donation, fertility treatments can create questions of parentage. Lawyers often get involved in these processes to help ensure the legal answers to these questions are clear. For example, in a surrogacy arrangement, the intended parents become the…
Is Your Ex Ignoring Custody Agreements?
If you are like most parents, you want what is best for your children. This means ensuring that they have a stable home environment and regular schedule with both of their parents. When one parent continually ignores or breaches the custody agreement, it can cause…
Preparing Kids For Visitations
Summertime can be a fun and exciting time for children. However, for children of divorced parents, summer can be a time of transition and stress. Between visits to each parent’s house, children can quickly become overwhelmed. Luckily, there are ways to help make these transitions…
When To Update Your Estate Plan
Update your estate plan every 3 to 5 years or whenever you experience a life event. Although most people create their first estate plan when they get married or have a child, you should create your first estate plan when you turn 18. Every adult…
Is International Surrogacy Legal?
According to the BBC, “there are no internationally recognised laws for surrogacy,” which means international surrogacy is a legal grey area. While surrogacy is legal in the United States, countries like Spain, France, and Italy prohibit all forms of surrogacy, and commercial surrogacy (paying the…
Do Prenups Positively Impact Marriages?
When most people consider a prenuptial agreement, they immediately assume that it is a sign that a marriage is doomed to fail. However, this common misconception could not be further from the truth. Prenups actually have a lot of benefits for couples and can help…
What Does Limited Scope Representation Mean?
The term, “limited scope representation,” means that your lawyer will handle some parts of your case, and you will handle others by yourself. Instead of asking your lawyer to handle all aspects of your case, from start to finish, you can ask for help with…
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