As you approach your divorce, one of the things you will need to work out is which property you have that is shared marital property and which is separate. Proving that certain property is separate may help you keep more of your assets following your divorce, so it’s...
You can tell that your marriage is going to end. You and your spouse are drifting apart. You feel like divorce is on the horizon, even though no one has said it yet, and you mention this to a friend. Your friend, interestingly enough, tells you that having a child may...
You may have grown up imagining your wedding and the life you’d enjoy with your spouse and children. Then, divorce probably never entered your mind. Yet, divorce is surprisingly common. While divorce is on the decline in the majority of age groups (with seniors being...
After years of marriage, you may scoff at the idea that you need an intermediary to communicate with your ex. However, there's a reason that parenting apps have become not just popular but also the standard in many modern divorces. When you share children, you have no...
You were the person everyone relied on. When they needed a new president for the school committee, you said yes. When your teenager wanted you to drive them to a party, you said yes. Anytime someone needed something, you were the person who stepped up and gave your...
Going through a divorce may cause you to become worried about your future relationship with your children. While a child can be deeply affected by divorce and may be angry or upset with one or both spouses for some time, it is the responsibility of each parent to...
If you received an inheritance because of someone you love passing away or gifting you an inheritance during their lifetime, then you may be concerned about intermingling that money or those assets with your marital property. You have good reason to be concerned about...
If you’ve been living with a passive-aggressive spouse, then you may be wary of what’s to come during your divorce. You know that they have a tendency to be kind one minute and aggressive the next, which is exactly why you’re leaving the marriage. Knowing how to...
If you’re divorcing and have children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, it’s vital that you do whatever you can to provide stability during this challenging time. While you have to focus the necessary resources on the divorce process and protecting yourself, you can’t...
It is essential that you have an attorney who is on your side when you’re going through a divorce. Having someone there who knows the law and how to protect you will give you the peace of mind that you need while you go through what is likely to be one of the darker...
