Divorce is often an emotionally taxing experience. It can involve complex decisions and significant life changes. For many, the thought of traditional litigation adds to the stress. Yet, there is an alternative that might be less daunting: divorce mediation. This...
For many years, you and your spouse essentially had two relationships. On one hand, you were a married couple. On the other, you were joint business owners, working together to run the family business. But now you’re getting divorced, and you’ve been looking into your...
Every custody order contains unique terms. For example, the breakdown of parenting time typically reflects the unique schedules of the different family members. The parents trying to divide their responsibilities or the judge hearing a litigated case may invest...
Your spouse has always been opposed to divorce. Perhaps there are religious or cultural reasons. Maybe it’s just a personal standpoint that they hold, as they know they do not want to end the marriage. Even so, you’ve decided that getting divorced is the only real...
Going through a divorce means having to divide everything that was amassed during the marriage. This typically includes major assets, such as the home and investment accounts. Some people are shocked to learn that their retirement accounts are also subject to division...
We have recently discussed how people will sometimes try to hide assets during a divorce. For instance, your spouse may give assets to a family member with the understanding that that person will give the assets back after the divorce. It’s important to know how to...
Sharing custody can be one of the hardest things to get right after a divorce. Often, the demise of the marriage has left such bitterness and hurt that even seeing each other can be difficult. Nevertheless, as parents who share children, you’ll need to find a way to...
As you go through a divorce, you expect to keep the inheritance you received from a parent or other relative. It was clearly a gift given just to you. You know that they would want you to keep it so that the money stays in the family. However, you received that...
When facing a divorce, your immediate concerns likely revolve around finances, custody and living arrangements. These are crucial issues, but there are other impacts you may not be prepared for. Understanding them can help you get through the process more smoothly....
People preparing for divorce often have many personal and practical issues to address. They have to divide their property and their parenting time. They also have to address any companion animals that they have raised with their spouses. Pets, including dogs and cats,...
