Dividing marital property can be one of the most challenging aspects of divorce. Spouses often disagree about how to divide the equity in the house and what to do with their shared bank account.Things can become even more stressful when it comes to dividing retirement...
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Month: March 2020
Divorce can affect adult children too
There are many studies that discuss how divorce affects children. A divorce can be an emotionally stressful and confusing time for children, and it can take time for them to adjust to the new situation.The impact of a divorce is still very real for adult children as...
Custody Orders in the Time of COVID-19
If you have a custody order in place, you may know by now that it does not always cover everything. This does not mean it is not a good order, it simply means that there will always be unforeseen circumstances where parents have to use common sense and exercise good...
How to navigate last-minute parenting time changes
The adage "life happens," is common for a reason. We cannot always control what happens in our lives, and we often have to adjust to changes as they come.Many co-parents establish a routine parenting schedule that meets their needs in their custody agreement and/or...
Three steps to dividing your household items
During a divorce, property division can be a time-consuming, stressful and disputed process.Many people worry about dividing significant assets, such as the finances in the bank, their retirement assets and the family home. However, couples must divide all of the...
Financial checklist: What to do after your divorce
Finalizing a divorce is often wrought with many emotions. You might feel grief over the official end of your marriage, but also a sense of relief that you can finally move forward with your life.However, finalizing the paperwork is not necessarily the last step in the...
Divorcing over 50? You should anticipate alimony
The rate at which individuals over 50 are divorcing has increased significantly over the years. There are many reasons behind this trend, and they are different for every couple and every family.However, as we have discussed in past blog posts, getting divorced over...
Texting determined to benefit children after divorce
Nowadays, many parents agree on one thing - screen time and technology have become significant obstacles to parenting. They worry about the amount of time that their children spend in front of the phone, computer or television screens.These worries are rooted in...