You are glad you divorced your children’s other parent. So much so that you are ready to take a flying leap into the dating pool. You may even hit the jackpot and meet that perfect companion on your first foray into online dating. In fact, even though it has only been...
You and your ex might have a lot of animosity toward each other, especially if there was drama surrounding your divorce. You may not feel like speaking to each other, but you’ll have to do just that if you share children. Direct communication with your child’s other...
Children require a lot of time and parental investment. From spending half of your paycheck on a down payment for braces to committing your Saturdays to middle school robotics competitions, you make a lot of sacrifices for your children. They repay you with their love...
“The wheels of justice turn slowly” is a phrase that most of us are familiar with, and they really do sometimes. The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult to cope with, and people often just want the divorce process to reach its conclusion. “The wheels of...
A common dispute that surfaces among divorced parents is children’s activities. Sport- and event-related schedules of children often are demanding and interfere with family time. They require a significant time commitment from both parents, and the challenge remains...
Of all the emotions that can overtake you during and following a divorce, anger is among the most searing. You may be justifiably mad at your ex-spouse for many reasons. Maybe they constantly disappointed you, cheated, lied or did not hold up their end of the...
Parents typically try to do what is best for their children, but not every parent agrees about the right approach to modern parenting. For example, depending on someone’s religious or political beliefs, they may have strong opinions about popular medical care, like...
Divorce can take a few months or well over a year. While complex assets may require more time to sort out, divorces often become lengthy because the spouses cannot agree. It seems natural you would disagree with your spouse. If agreeing were easy, you would probably...
The stock options and restricted stock units (RSU) that a person receives throughout their career can be particularly valuable parts of their portfolio. These stock awards could become even more valuable over time, depending on what the future holds. The National...
Parents who are married and share children are likely accustomed to having as much time as possible with their children. A decision to divorce means that they will suddenly have less time with the children because the kids will split time between two homes. Even...
