Parents who decide to end their romantic relationship can’t just walk away and never speak to each other again. No matter what happens at the end of the relationship, they have to be willing to communicate for the sake of raising their children. Children rely on...
Divorce proceedings are a legal process through which people terminate their lawful marital relationship and separate their lives. Addressing financial matters is a key component of the divorce process. Spouses have to separate their assets and split up responsibility...
People preparing for divorce are often at a low point in their marriages. Even if the spouses have struggled, the spouse filing for divorce may worry about the other spouse’s reaction. They may not want to deal with the emotional fallout of filing for divorce....
Prenuptial agreements, also known as “prenups,” may have a bad reputation due to so many misconceptions. Many people are reluctant to discuss prenups with their partner because they worry about the reaction. Here are three common falsehoods and truths: 1. Prenups are...
For financial reasons, you have been considering asking your significant other for a prenuptial agreement when you get married. Perhaps you want to protect wealth that you are bringing to the marriage, like an inheritance from your parents, or maybe you are a business...
The outcome of property division proceedings can influence the financial stability of divorcing spouses for years. The assets that they retain and the debts that they must repay can influence their standard of living and household budget after the divorce. Ensuring a...
Spousal support, also known as alimony, helps to make the outcome of a divorce fair. It is quite common for one spouse to leave the workforce or to focus more on the family than on their career. They may not be able to command competitive wages when they suddenly...
Raising a child in two homes has unique challenges. One of those challenges is a child feeling like a visitor in their own home. With frequent transitions, your child may feel like they don’t belong in either home or only one, particularly if one of the parents...
Divorce mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. The purpose of mediation is to help spouses resolve any lingering disagreements about financial matters or parenting concerns. If they are successful, they don’t need to litigate a contested divorce....
Prenuptial agreements are gaining popularity among younger couples, and not because they expect their marriages to fail. Instead, many see a prenup as a way to build a strong foundation. For today’s generation, proactive, open discussions about money, assets and...