Think the battles that come from a contentious divorce will always stay in the courtroom? Think again. Unfortunately, some of the details of the divorce can leak out to the public. This can have a negative impact on each party's reputation and have an effect on...
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Is collaborative divorce or mediation an option for you?
A protracted, contentious divorce is an exhausting and expensive process. Many people don't relish the idea of listening to their former spouse outline their worst behavior during marriage in from a courtroom, which could include their children. Collaborative divorce...
What kids don’t want during a divorce
You have two young kids, both of whom are still in grade school. You and your spouse have decided to call off your marriage. It was a tough choice, but you see no way around it. Naturally, you may be focused on your spouse, your assets, the paperwork and other things...
5 things to do when you want a divorce
You may only be in your early 30s, but you want a divorce. The marriage just isn't working out. Maybe you suspect your spouse isn't being faithful, maybe you're always fighting, or maybe there's a fundamental difference that is going to drive you apart -- your spouse...
What Happens to my Spouse’s Debts During the Divorce Process?
It is no secret that the financial issues surrounding a divorce can be incredibly complex. While people are married, most couples join their bank accounts. This means that all of their debts, purchases, and recurring bills generally become one. During divorce...
Succeeding in a Child Custody Move-Away Petition
When a couple goes through a divorce, it can be exceptionally difficult when there are children involved. While dividing up a house, cars, and financial assets is already challenging enough, the kids cannot be split up. Ultimately, an increasing majority of couples...
More Men are Winning Custody Disputes: Here’s Why
For years, many people thought it was a given that women were going to win the custody disputes during a divorce. The court may have thought that men were the ones earning the money and that money could be replaced through child support; however, time was a priceless...
Divorce: Telling the Kids and Helping them Cope
No matter how you look at it, divorce is hard. It can be especially difficult on the kids. Even though you and your spouse know divorce is the right decision for your family, kids often feel guilty or betrayed by it. It's up to you as parents to put up a united front...
How Fathers Can Win Custody
In decades past, it used to be assumed that mothers would win the custody battles. This was largely because mothers did most of the child-rearing while fathers worked. It was believed that the father could still support the kids but couldn't replace the child-rearing...
The nickels and dimes of divorce
One of the most pressing questions that preoccupy divorcing couples is "How much is my divorce going to cost?" The answer to this question is not easy to predict initially, as every couple navigates a slightly different divorce process. However, once a couple's...