Divorce is an incredible life upheaval. Even if the process is completely amiable, smooth, and reassuring for both sides, the seizable change will take time and commitment to adjust to in a healthy way. And you can be sure, before anyone reaches a stable point of peace, there will be small bumps along the way;… Continue reading →
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Parenting Plans for Children Under Two
One helpful component of divorce or legal separation is the parenting plan you will lay out with your ex, that serves as a guide to how you will continue to parent your children in the wake of the divorce. A parenting plan is a document written by both you and your ex, that determines how… Continue reading →
During the Divorce: Temporary Custody
Unfortunately, the typical divorce proceeding does not smoothly or quickly conclude. It can take months to negotiate the terms of your divorce, and even longer for the paperwork to make it through court. In most cases, the untimely manner of the law doesn’t well coincide with practical determinations about what to do with your children…. Continue reading →
MONDAY Gray Divorce: Essential Tips for Divorce after 50
The United States has the highest divorce rate of anywhere in the world, with roughly 45% of American marriages ending in divorce. Education, particularly a college level education has proven a great deterrent against divorce in all age groups except one: people older than 50. According to an NPR article, a higher frequency of breakups… Continue reading →
Providing Protection for Children During Divorce
According to the American Psychological Association, about 40-50% of marriages end in divorce. This isn’t an uncommon phenomenon; your kids should know that they aren’t the only children to go through this, there are others who understand all the hardship. Make the Process as Fast and Amicable as Possible This may mean avoiding litigation, but… Continue reading →
Separation and Asset Division
The dividing of assets in separation or divorce can be quite complicated, and going through the process blind is an unquestionably bad idea. Any mistakes could be very detrimental to your financial stability in the wake of your separation, (especially if you have valuable property and/or debt) so it’s best to review the process and… Continue reading →
Tips for Setting Up a Household Budget After a Divorce
Divorce is a tumultuous time emotionally, mentally, and of course financially. The period after a divorce is no less stressful and uncertain as the time before. Unfortunately, it is during this vulnerable time that people fall into debt, bankruptcy and ruined credit scores. It is important to allow yourself as much time as you need… Continue reading →
Determining the Marital Estate
In determining the Marital Estate, you must first understand the differences between marital and non marital property. Typically, the court considers all property obtained before the marriage non-marital property, thus property not subject to division in the event of death or divorce. The court has no authority over this property; however, any marital property obtained… Continue reading →
Writing a Marital History for Your Lawyer
You write a marital history for your lawyer so that they will be aware of what potential complications may arise as they guide you through the process. A good marital history should cover why your marriage worked, why it didn’t work, what outside influences hurt your marriage, and barriers your lawyer may run into with… Continue reading →
Want to Get a Legal Separation?
For everyone who either doesn’t want to go through with a divorce, or wants to take a substantial amount of time off from their marriage, legal separation is an option. In a legal separation, both spouses are able to live separately but remain married; meanwhile, a court order organizes both spouses’ rights and responsibilities. Couples… Continue reading →
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