If you are involved in a custody dispute due to the breakdown of a relationship, you'll likely be experiencing a wide range of emotions. Uncertainty about the future relationship with your children can trigger anger, frustration, a need for control and ruthlessness....
As you prepare for the divorce process, you should expect to have both questions and concerns. And for many people, these revolve around asset and debt division. It goes without saying that you have two goals in your divorce: Secure as many assets as possible Move on...
Life can change in an instant. You can learn that the company you've worked for the last decade is going out of business or find out that the company wants to promote you. You or your children could develop an illness or experience an accident that has long-term...
You likely use social media to engage with current events and news content, share information and connect with friends and family who do not live close to you. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of people in the U.S. use social media in some form. Even though...
Once you decide to file for divorce, you probably want to see your ex as little as possible. Many people seeking a divorce may try to completely avoid their former spouse, but doing so really isn't possible if you share children. After all, you will see each other...
As a father, it’s natural to have concerns about child custody and visitation rights. After all, there’s a long-standing myth that mothers always end up with physical custody of their children as a result of divorce. While you’re sure to have questions and concerns,...
Some conversations that you need to have with your children will undoubtedly be unpleasant or emotional. Needing to address the fact that you and their other parent soon intend to divorce will not be a fun conversation. However, it is an important one. The way that...
When you divorce in Missouri, the courts have to make numerous decisions on your behalf unless you file an uncontested divorce. After reviewing family circumstances and possibly hearing testimony, the Missouri family courts will find a way to split up your assets,...
Divorce can be a very difficult experience for children. They often blame themselves for the deterioration of their parents' relationships or experience extreme stress about spending less time with their parents because of the divorce. The more pressure you put on...
Even if you assume that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can work together to settle your divorce, you never know exactly what will happen until the process begins. There are a variety of friction points that are likely to move to the forefront, all of which can...
