Helping Families Make Informed Decisions About Their Future
People talk about divorce in countless ways, from dissolution of marriage to consciously uncoupling. Regardless of what you call it, discussing divorce can be an upsetting process. Not only do people typically struggle with painful emotions and difficult decisions,...
There is no set definition of joint physical custody. Many people think that joint custody automatically means that each parent has an equal amount of time, but that is not necessarily the case. Joint custody can refer to a number of different custody arrangements...
Sharing custody of a child after divorce can be a difficult transition for any parent. However, parents and children will eventually find a new normal.However, it may not be long until things change and one or both parents want to modify the existing agreement. In...
Many people are intimidated by the idea of traveling alone with children. Some parents, especially single parents, may not have a choice.While the downsides are well-documented, there are ways to make the experience more enjoyable for all. Tips for single parents who...
Trust can be one of the first things to leave a broken marriage. This can be especially true in cases involving infidelity -- financial, emotional or otherwise. If trust is lacking in your case, then one concern you may have is the attempt to hide assets.Parties may...
Many couples are looking at mediation as a way to take much of the drama out of a divorce. If you and your soon-to-be ex are open to mediation, it can make the separation go much faster. However, if you've decided to enter mediation, there are a few things you can do...
People can do and say a lot of things during a divorce that they might later regret. But hopefully, these regrets are short-lived and incidental.Unfortunately, this may not be the case for people who make hasty or ill-advised decisions regarding their divorce...
Every child custody case has the potential to be complicated and emotional. And while many result in amicable, agreeable solutions, others can become lengthy, bitter courtroom battles.If you are hoping to avoid the latter in your own custody case, it would be wise to...
When people divorce, the marriage may not be the only relationship going through a dramatic change. Oftentimes, there are other people who may no longer be a good fit in your life, either.As such, a divorce can be a good time to revisit these relationships to...
After a divorce, court orders can keep exes connected for years. And often, these orders -- like orders for spousal support -- have financial repercussions on everyone involved. As such, it is important to ensure they remain fair as circumstances change over time.If...
