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,...
Most parents know that having a child means that you have to adjust certain aspects of parenting at different points of the year. One time of year that often requires major changes is summer, partly because children aren’t in school during the week. For parents who...
During the property division process of a divorce, spouses may need to make disclosures to one another and to the courts about their personal resources and financial obligations. They then either negotiate an appropriate settlement by cooperating with one another or...
