It’s not easy to give up on your dreams and hit the “reset” button on your life, but people often find the decision to divorce is actually easier than telling their spouse what they’ve decided. Unless you’ve lost all compassion and empathy for your partner, there’s no...
A divorce proceeding can easily become a contentious undertaking when money comes into the picture. When the divorce process is characterized by bitterness, resentment and runaway emotions, the subject of alimony can be extremely difficult to navigate. At the very...
You’ve probably heard that distracted driving is incredibly dangerous. You may even have read the crash statistics that find distracted driving is a contributing factor in around a quarter of all crashes and 8% of fatal crashes. Yet, you might not understand exactly...
Child custody plans usually include a schedule of when the child will spend time with each parent. In the past, the court typically had default models to use. These were things like the non-custodial parent got the child every other weekend and for summer break. Many...
If you are thinking about popping the question, or if you have recently gotten engaged, the last thing you want to think about is the possibility of a divorce. When you aren’t thinking about divorce, you probably aren’t considering a prenuptial agreement. However,...
Divorce is not easy, and it can be even more complicated when children are involved. One of the most contentious topics during a divorce is child custody. Parents can often become angry and confrontational, which is not good for the children. Here are some tips to...
It is not uncommon for the parent with physical custody to think they have more say than their co-parent when raising the child. The non-custodial parent may feel inferior and even take the backseat when it comes to parenting. The truth is, you both have equal say in...
A prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup, can be a wonderful tool for couples who are hoping to get married. This legally-binding contract allows a couple to define the financial terms of their upcoming marriage, protect assets and outline the expectations...
When a love story ends in a separation or divorce, one of the issues the divorcing couple has to grapple with is child support. A number of factors come into play when determining child support. However, child support payments can be reviewed and modified upon...
On paper, the process of dividing assets in divorce does not seem too complicated. You and your spouse make lists of the assets you own, and then the court either approves your ideas for how to divide them or tells you what to do if you and your spouse can’t agree. ...