Divorce

Dividing the assets that you and your spouse purchased is a major part of getting divorced; for those who are not parents, it is often the main consideration. Unfortunately, not all spouses want to fairly split their assets according to state law. To keep them from...

When you and your spouse made the decision to divorce, you thought that they would be reasonable about their requests and in how they acted. Unfortunately, they have not been as kind and respectful as you’d hoped, and they’re focused on having as much time with your...

If there is one thing that can make a divorce much more difficult, it’s trying to handle an aggressive, angry spouse. Whether they’re refusing to communicate with you or break down every conversation into a conflict, it can be hard to work with them, to negotiate with...

Young adults usually depend on their parents to make college costs accessible. The cost of a single semester's tuition is likely more than a young adult could earn at a part-time job. Parents help young students by contributing toward college costs or helping by...

Even if you and your spouse are divorcing, you will be inextricably linked if you have minor children. So long as you are both fit parents, it is possible you will share custody in some way, shape or form. Yet, co-parenting can be challenging if your divorce is tense,...

If you and your partner are preparing for marriage, it is unlikely you two are thinking you could divorce down the road. You may want to take precautions, though, since between 40 and 50% of marriages end in divorce. While you two might have considered drafting...

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, your chief concern will likely be its impact on your children. Minimizing its effects on their lives can be difficult, especially as you face the prospect of dividing one household into two. Yet, in recent years, many...

The coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place orders have, for some couples, put a spotlight on marital issues. Our current situation has led to increased stress. The pandemic has threated business operation, leading to concerns about financial stability. The virus is...

Writing a successful parenting plan may seem straightforward enough, but there are various factors to consider for your child’s well-being. A parenting plan can encompass anything from your child’s visitation schedule and travel logistics to how you and your ex will...

Divorce litigation is a contentious process. When you are pitted against your ex and have no say in the outcome of your divorce settlement, traditional divorce proceedings can make it feel like there are “winners” and “losers.” Besides, divorce is almost always costly...