Children typically look up to their parents as the first adults to show them how to behave and make decisions. Their developing minds absorb their parents’ ways to help them build their own identities. So, if they are taking after their parents, the common assumption...
The process of divorce, while difficult for the couple involved, can be especially challenging for children. They may struggle to understand what is happening, feel a sense of loss or confusion or fear changes in their family structure. As a parent, you want to...
Divorce is a challenging process under the best of circumstances, and there is often anger and hurt. Unfortunately, many people react poorly during those stressful moments, and you may find yourself facing stonewalling by your spouse. When a spouse chooses to...
Divorce poses numerous challenges, one of the most significant being the division of property. For many couples, the family home is the most valuable asset, both financially and emotionally. Deciding whether to keep or sell the home is often a difficult decision. In...
Did you know that the divorce rate in the US is third in the world? In fact, for every 1,000 people, 2.3 will get a divorce. Fortunately, this rate has decreased over the last few years. Divorce is messy, and it has financial and emotional consequences. However, it is...
Dating during your divorce could introduce some tricky complications. While it is certainly not prohibited, you will want to think carefully before making any major moves. When you understand the impact that dating could have on your life during this unprecedented...
If you and your spouse mutually agree to divorce, your relationship is good enough to talk with each other, and you are willing to come up with a fair divorce settlement, you may be able to avoid litigation. Mediation and collaborative law are two alternative methods...
If you have kids, it is vital to focus on various legal issues that you could face during and after the divorce process. As a parent, you could face challenges as a result of decreased time with your child due to a custody decision. Additionally, you could have to pay...
It is not uncommon for spouses to be on each other's health insurance plans. Usually, one spouse, whoever has the best plan, will cover the other spouse and any children. If you are divorcing and you do not have your own plan, this is something you have to think...
Before you can separate property in a divorce, you will need to divide all assets into separate and marital property. While this may seem like an easy task, it can get complicated. Separate property is that which you brought into the marriage or includes legally...
