Parents want to be close to their children, to participate in their daily routine and upbringing. What happens if after a divorce, one parent needs to move to a different geographic area due to a job opportunity, new relationship or other obligation? This can be a challenging situation for all parties involved. There are, however,… Continue reading →
Do I Need A Post-Nuptial Agreement?
A post-nuptial agreement is a voluntary written contract between spouses that is created after their wedding to settle their affairs and assets in the event of a separation or divorce. For some couples a post-nuptial agreement can stop conflict and promote harmony in their marriage. Like the contents of a pre-nuptial agreement, it can vary… Continue reading →
Planning Ahead for Summer Vacation
Children with divorced parents are just like other children – they want a summer vacation filled with travel, friends, fun stuff and plenty of time to do nothing. When child custody and living situations are complicated, achieving this type of summer vacation can be a challenge. However, with a little bit of thoughtfulness and planning,… Continue reading →
Has Money Problems lead you to Divorce?
Financial difficulties, and the stress that accompanies them, are the leading causes of divorce. With the economy the way it is today, many marriages go through monetary trouble, but is divorce the solution? According to a new study at Utah State University, “Couples who reported disagreeing about finances once a week were over 30 percent… Continue reading →
How to Protect Myself?
When a couple says, “I do”, they think about a long future together – not divorce. Divorce is probably one of the most stressful and painful things that an individual could go through in his or her lifetime. It can be a relatively easy process where both spouses desire an amicable party, or it can… Continue reading →
Saving Money During Your Divorce
Divorce is tough, but you do have choices. Either you can choose to control your divorce, or you can let your divorce control you. A big part of you controlling your divorce is controlling the costs involved. If you and your spouse have decided to part ways and can work together, there are things that… Continue reading →
What is a deadbeat dad?
Both parents have an obligation to provide for their children, and that obligation does not cease to exist after a divorce. A deadbeat dad is a father who does not provide for a family that he was part of creating. It refers to a father who has been negligent in his parenting responsibilities – by… Continue reading →
Should my child be able to choose who he wants to live with?
One of the most common child custody questions asked is, “At what age can a child decide which parent to live with?” Typically, there is no specific age when a minor child can decide which parent he or she wants to live with. It is usually up to the judge to decide if parents do… Continue reading →
Are lottery winnings marital property?
Congratulations on your lottery win! Now, stop and think. When did you win the lottery? Was it before or after you separated? If you won just a few dollars, or even $100, you may not need to be concerned that the winning will affect anything in your divorce settlement. But, if you made it big,… Continue reading →
Can I change my child’s school?
A divorce is much more than just the end of your marriage. The issues addressed in your divorce will change the rest of your life and impact everyone you care about. Sometimes circumstances happen after divorce that requires the primary custodial parent to move to another city or even another state. This is a particularly… Continue reading →
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