Michelle N. Ogborne, Author at Ogborne Law, PLC

About Michelle N. Ogborne

Engaging with an attorney to protect your family is never an easy step. Whether you need to protect your family from the unthinkable or restructure your family through collaborative divorce, we're here to help. When you're ready to schedule a consultation with Michelle Ogborne, please visit the scheduling page to get started. View all posts by Michelle N. Ogborne →

What Is A Marital Settlement Agreement?

20 Dec 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

A marital settlement agreement is known by several different titles across the U.S. Some states refer to this arrangement as either "separation agreements" or "divorce settlement agreements". Let's take a look at...

Can You Get a Prenup After Marriage?

11 Dec 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

You cannot sign a prenup following a marriage. However, when there’s been a considerable economic change for either your spouse or you, you have the right to sign a postnup to obtain more safeguards in the event...

Are Postnuptial Agreements Enforceable?

11 Dec 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

Although not always enforceable, they could spare spouses expensive cases of divorce Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, have long been an alternative for couples that are engaged. They make future spouses medi...

What Is Fair in A Second Marriage and Estate Planning?

8 Nov 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

For a lot of couples, estate planning in a first marriage can be exhausting and challenging for planning out. Nevertheless, in the event of a second marriage, the process becomes even more challenging. While in t...

What is Estate Planning vs Will?

8 Nov 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

Many people consider estate planning and creating a will the same, however one is just part of the other. Basically, an estate plan is a more widespread plan of action for your assets that may apply throughout yo...

What Is Portability In Estate Planning?

1 Nov 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

Essentially, portability in estate planning is a tax provision that allows the surviving spouse to add any unused estate tax exemption of the deceased spouse to their own. What Does Portability Mean In Estate Pl...

What Is The Role Of An Executor In Estate Planning?

1 Nov 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

In an estate plan, the executor of the estate is an individual responsible for administering the last will of a deceased person, ultimately carrying out the instructions to manage the affairs. What Is An Executo...

How Long Does Alimony Last?

30 Oct 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

When a court orders alimony, it can be granted on a provisional basis, on a time-oriented basis or on a permanent basis. Should the court order temporary alimony, it is going to last for a fixed length of time....

How Much Alimony Does A Stay-At-Home Mom Get?

30 Oct 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

Divorce always has the possibility to be uncertain; however, for stay-at-home moms, the situation is even more perilous. It’s estimated 1/4th of mothers in the US stay home to take care of their children, whereas...

How To Calculate Alimony

23 Oct 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

Alimony, a legal provision, can help balance the scales of economic fairness following a divorce. Calculating exactly how much one ex-spouse receives in alimony depends on a few factors, including length of marri...

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