Deciding to end your marriage can be a big change in your life. Divorce can also mark a big change in the lives of your children. In the U.S. in 2018, 782,038 divorces and annulments occurred, states the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Divorce and...
If you are in the midst of a divorce, you may have questions regarding alimony. While it is still common to assume that at least one party automatically receives alimony following a divorce, that is not necessarily always the case. The courts will first look at the...
You navigate most aspects of your divorce well, but you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse run into complications when refining the details of your child custody agreement. Have you implemented the right of first refusal? Our Family Wizard explains how the right of first...
If you and your spouse decide to part ways, you have a lot to think about, including who will assume responsibility for what debts. While you and your spouse may have shared the financial load during your marriage, outstanding liabilities can quickly become a...
Divorce proceedings are stressful and emotional. This is the case whether your marriage has been in trouble for some time or if you hit a sudden and unexpected breaking point. Experts believe that you will have more control over the divorce process by preparing for...
If you are struggling because of unpaid child support, you likely face different challenges. Aside from anxiety or even depression, you could have a hard time paying bills, buying food for your children or providing them with the supplies and resources they need. If...
Even if you try to look at your divorce as a business transaction, which it is, it is also an emotional process. Emotional responses are a natural and inevitable part of a divorce. Therefore, your objective should not be to avoid emotion, which is impossible, but to...
When you are ready to join in wedlock with the love of your life, you may not want to sour the moment by bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement. If, however, you are a part of a family enterprise, a prenup may help protect both your business and its...
Barring certain extreme situations, children benefit by knowing and having relationships with both their parents. For this reason, many people choose to continue co-parenting following a separation or divorce. Working together with a child’s other parent, especially...
During a divorce, you must overcome financial, emotional and mental hurdles. There will be days where you deal with high levels of stress and anxiety. Fortunately, if you know what not to do during a divorce, there is light at the end of the tunnel, claims Huffington...
