The Morton Law Offices, PLLC

09/24/2026

We see it all the time in family court. An unrepresented Plaintiff is in court, but the Defendant is not. The judge asks whether they’ve served the other party and they saynthey mailed the paperwork to the Defendant. Well regular mail ✉️ isn’t enough in some cases. Sometimes, you need to send it via certified mail. Here’s how you do it.

09/22/2026

There are people who feel compelled to respond to every single email or text from their ex, and then there are those who choose to ignore all communication altogether. The truth is, not every email or text requires a response—but some absolutely do. So how do you figure out where to draw the line? How have you found a healthy balance between responding when it matters and knowing when it’s better not to engage?

09/14/2026

Hello Monday! Whether it’s a failed custody exchange or a client whose had the weekend to sit in his thoughts. Mondays are sure to be filled with catching up on emails.

09/01/2026

Screenshots and emails are always exhibits A and B in family law. The only way for us to get the full picture of the dynamic between you and your ex is to send us the screenshots. So, keep screenshotting, and we’ll keep downloading! Be sure not to leave anything out though. 😉 We need to see the good, the bad, and the ugly.

08/20/2026

Join us in welcoming our two newest staff members, Meadow and Anlin!

08/06/2026

This summer, we had the pleasure of having Jarissa join us as an intern. Here are 3 things she learned about Family Law during her time with us.

07/21/2026

07/15/2026

Coparenting at its best is beautiful. 😍 Coparenting at its worst is toxic, unhealthy, and damaging. 😡 When there are no more court orders and your children are grown, will you still communicate with your ex? 🤔

06/04/2026

On this Throwback Thursday, we’re sharing a snippet of our child support discussion from earlier this year.

05/08/2026

Some days divorce feels like freedom.
Other days it feels like grief, guilt, exhaustion, and starting over all at once.

People talk about “moving on” like it’s simple, but they don’t always see the late nights, the hard conversations, the loneliness, or the strength it takes just to keep showing up.

Divorce is hard.💛. Here are 3 tips to avoid divorce pitfalls.