When couples choose to divorce, they likely feel many conflicting emotions. Grief, shame and anger can conspire together to cloud a person’s judgement and impair their ability to process the administrative side of divorce. Many spouses seek legal counsel to help guide...
If you are a business owner, going through a divorce could mean that you need to divide the value of your business. If you are set on keeping your business but are considered to be a marital asset, you may need to buy out your divorcing spouse. This will mean that you...
There are times when it’s appropriate to go to the court to ask for permanent changes to your child’s custody schedule. For example, if one parent moves, if your child starts a new sport that impacts the custody arrangement or if other responsibilities make the...
Dividing your property can be one of the hardest parts of getting a divorce. You and your ex may both want to stay in the family home or keep certain assets for yourself. When you don't agree about who gets what and you don't have a prenuptial or postnuptial...
Gossip is a natural form of human behavior that occurs in communities. While it may be enjoyable to engage in, it's often seen to be poor behavior because it can be hurtful to those who are being talked about. Gossip has existed for many thousands of years and was...
Divorce is frightening, especially if you are a dependent spouse. If you have stayed home to take care of the house or raise children, you may not have much earning potential or any personal assets to support yourself with when you leave your spouse. Your entire...
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...
