Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
Where do you rank your emotional well-being during a divorce? Chances are most people are more concerned with making their court dates, negotiating spousal support and property division agreements, and paying for their divorce than their emotional health. These things...
In our last post, we began a discussion about maintaining health insurance coverage after divorce. Many people don't realize that you can directly address medical coverage and cost issues in a separation agreement or other divorce settlement document. Doing so is a...
There are many details that need to be worked out in a divorce. So many, in fact, that some are commonly overlooked. One example of this would be health insurance coverage. In many families, both spouses and the children are covered under one health insurance plan -...
The "traditional" American family doesn't look quite the same as it used to. As just one example, consider the fact that in many households, grandparents are taking on the role of primary caregiver to their grandchildren (rather than an being an extra set of eyes or...
When a couple gets married or otherwise decides to build a life together, it is common practice to commingle finances. This often leads to each spouse/partner knowing the couple's full financial situation.However, it is also not uncommon for spouses/partners to keep...
Below are some factors that may be considered when evaluating what custody arrangement is in the best interest of the child: Do both parents work outside the home and what is the home environment in each home? If both parents work outside the home, do they have...
No one is perfect; we all have flaws and shortcomings. These imperfections can be minor or significant, but in either case, they can take center stage during a divorce. In these situations, one person's deficiencies or mistakes could be fabricated, exaggerated and...
Divorce is a very personal, highly emotional process. However, it is also a legal process through which parties must navigate. Often, the parties have little or no experience with the court system, which means that having help can be crucial.In many cases, the help...
Although the end of this school year is in sight, there is still much to do before summer. For students, this could mean studying for finals and talking to friends about sleepovers and camp.Planning is also critical for parents; especially those who share custody of...
There is no universal answer to the question of whether you should complete a prenuptial agreement before marriage; the decision is quite personal. The answer will differ with each couple. However, to get a sense of whether this type of agreement can be valuable...
