The Morton Law Offices, PLLC

05/12/2026

Being a legal assistant or paralegal teaches you a lot about people and yourself. Here’s what one our legal assistants has learned during her first year on the job.

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.

04/16/2026

Discussions about finances are hard. They’re even harder when going through a divorce or separation, especially when one party believes that they are the one who earned the money, and the other did nothing to contribute to the household. If you’re facing divorce, one of the smartest things you can do to protect yourself is to get a copy of all of your financial documents — including those of your spouse.

03/30/2026

A very common gripe is that one parent is consistently late to pick ups and drop offs. Many custody orders don’t state how long one parent must wait for the other to arrive before leaving.

What do you think is a reasonable amount of time to wait?

03/18/2026

In order for a custody agreement to be enforceable, you must file a complaint for custody with the court, and the agreement must contain a judge’s signature.

03/11/2026

Trying to figure out how to go about receiving child support? Here’s a little snippet from a recent presentation.

03/03/2026

Raising children is tough, even when both parents are actively involved. Raising children all alone can make the toughest people down to their core. We know that being responsible for making every decision is hard. You’re always questioning yourself. There are extreme highs, there are very low lows. Reframe your feelings and be proud that you are doing the best you can do. Be proud that you are showing your children the importance of working hard, setting boundaries, problem solving, and being in tune with your emotions. You’ve got this, and if you need someone to talk things out with, we’re here.

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02/27/2026

Meeting people during their darkest hours every, single day is stressful. So, yesterday, we took a couple of hours to give back to the community while volunteering at Second Chance Per Adoptions. We helped rearrange their warehouse, and then we were able to visit with the animals. NO ONE enjoyed the animal visit more than our legal assistant! We thought we were there to help animals, but the animals actually helped us unwind and let go of the stressors of the job.

01/28/2026

Last week, we had our first Speaker Series of the year. Thank you to Attorney Morton for sharing her insight on separation and divorce! The session provided a clear and informative overview of divorce and separation, helping participants better understand the legal processes, rights, and considerations involved. Attorney Morton shared practical insights and addressed common questions, making the discussion both accessible and empowering for attendees navigating or seeking information about separation and divorce.

You can watch the Speaker Series here: https://youtu.be/nptMgYXfiPE?si=n_c7r7FMDc26-JF7

01/27/2026

We get asked this all the time. My ex has remarried and his/her spouse makes a lot of money 💰. Is the court going to consider the new spouse’s income in my child support calculation? I mean, since her husband is rich, then I should owe less OR since his new wife makes bank 🏦, I should receive more.

THAT’S. NOT. HOW. IT. WORKS.