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With summer just around the corner, your thoughts may be turning to some time away. If you have just been through a divorce, it can bring a much-needed change of scenery. However, if you share children with your ex, you need to be aware that if you do not plan...
Not all marriages end when one spouse passes away or when both spouses reach a mutual agreement to walk in separate directions. Unfortunately, those who do not want a divorce often claw, fight and rage against the proceedings. Others may struggle with divorce while...
When you get divorced, you typically have both separate property and marital property. Marital property has to be divided between you and your ex. It includes money that you earned during the marriage and assets that you purchased. For example, jointly owned homes and...
Divorce is a complex and emotional process whose effects will likely last a lifetime. Various aspects of your life, from family arrangements to finances, may change forever. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare yourself accordingly, emotionally and otherwise. While...
If the better days of your marriage are in the past and you are contemplating a divorce, there are generally two ways of approaching it. You can either settle the divorce inside or outside court. An out-of-court divorce settlement involves both spouses working...
How couples choose to divide their property has a lasting impact on their financial circumstances after divorce. Married couples typically live in the same house, use the same bank accounts and share their income with one another. That cooperative approach to...
As a parent, you may already be familiar with “adverse childhood experiences,” or ACEs. These are experiences that can occur in childhood that cause so much toxic stress that they can follow a child into adulthood. They can affect a person’s emotional and physical...
Constant spousal conflict or arguments is one reason some divorces take longer than others. It is hard to negotiate divorce issues when every attempt at having a civil conversation devolves into an outright battle. Getting your arguments under control is critical to...
When every attempt to save your marriage fails, you may be left with no choice but to file for a divorce. Divorce can be an emotionally and financially taxing process. However, long before things like child custody and support are decided, you will need to prep your...
There is so much to think about in a divorce, from potentially losing your home and custody of the children to reorganizing your finances and goals in life. The whole process can get pretty overwhelming, and it is easy to make mistakes that can have long-lasting...
