In divorce, fair property division depends on the court having a full understanding of a couple’s shared property. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some to try to shield certain assets to sway the settlement in their favor. What assets do people often try to...
The holiday season is typically a time for joy and gatherings with family and friends. However, navigating the holiday cheer can be particularly challenging when you are going through a divorce. Thankfully, there are ways to manage the stress of the season. Plan...
Divorce is rarely easy on anyone, and often, the stress of litigation can make the process even more complicated for everyone involved. However, it is possible to avoid the litigation approach for your divorce and pursue alternative approaches such as mediation....
When facing the end of a marriage, you might feel overwhelmed by the traditional divorce process, which could be adversarial. However, there is an alternative that could offer a more peaceful resolution: collaborative divorce. This approach focuses on cooperation and...
Parents preparing for divorce often feel anxious about custody matters. They don't want a change in their marital status to affect the relationship they enjoy with their children. Particularly if they spend less time parenting than their spouse or if they have had a...
Baby Boomer couples are breaking up after many years of marriage. This trend, known as "gray divorce," shows no signs of slowing down. There are several complex factors contributing to the rise of gray divorce. Factors like becoming empty nesters, being in debt and...
If you and your spouse decide to continue living together until the divorce is final, it's vital to take measures to avoid misunderstandings that can complicate your divorce. This is necessary even if you are divorcing amicably. Here are four tips to consider: Live as...
One of the most difficult aspects of sharing custody is seeing one’s children less often. Some parents even try to continue marriages that leave them truly unhappy because they hate the idea of having their children stay elsewhere some of the time. Thankfully, with...
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging process, especially when there are disagreements about how to divide assets and make arrangements for the future. While people often focus on matters like property division and financial support, one key issue that may arise...
How many times have you heard of someone staying in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the children? Or, as soon as their children have left their nest, they surprise friends and family (and sometimes their spouse) with a divorce announcement. Is it always better for...