Joseph Pandolfi
Retired Judge
What's the Difference Between Private Mediation and Court-Ordered Mediation?
Learn more about the different types of mediation you may use in your divorce. ... READ MORE
Grounds for Divorce: Bigamy
You’ve just discovered that your spouse is also married to someone else. Once you get past the shock, the next step is figuring out what you can do about it. You have several options if your spouse is guilty of bigamy. ... READ MORE
What States Recognize Common Law Marriage?
Learn how common law marriage works, and where these marital relationships are recognized. ... READ MORE
How Do Courts Calculate Child Support?
If you’re separating or divorcing, and you have children, a court will determine child support. Continue reading to learn what goes into calculating a final support figure. ... READ MORE
Property in Divorce: Equitable Distribution
When dividing property in a divorce, most states use a method called “equitable distribution”. Knowing upfront how the process works could make it easier to deal with this issue down the road. ... READ MORE
Order for Immediate Sale of Your House During Your Divorce
Dividing assets during a divorce can be a simple task or a challenging one, depending on the spouses' attitudes and the circumstances of the case. Either way, distributing marital property—including a house—usually occurs once the divorce is over. But in some cases, a couple may need to sell right away. ... READ MORE
Effect of Medical Expenses on Child Support
Medical expenses are a major factor in determining child support. But how those costs apply to a support order is more complicated than you might think. It’s important that you understand what’s involved. ... READ MORE
Changing Names or Adding a Spouse to a Credit Card
Changing the name on your credit card, or adding a spouse to your credit card account, is a pretty standard practice after marriage. But it’s important to know your options—and the risks. ... READ MORE
Add a Spouse's Name to Titled Property & Accounts
It’s not unusual to want to add your spouse’s name to certain property you own. But it needs to be done correctly—and you need to be aware of the possible consequences. ... READ MORE
Cars and Property Division in Divorce
When you’re contemplating divorce, it seems like there’s a million things to think about. Odds are, your car isn’t one of them. But deciding who will walk away with the keys to the family car may turn out to be a sticking point for many divorcing couples. ... READ MORE