Many people are under the mistaken impression that prenuptial agreements are only for the rich and famous. This is not correct. A prenuptial agreement can benefit people of all incomes and asset levels. A proper agreement can provide a reassuring source of clarity for any couple. It details each party’s intentions regarding specific assets and… Continue reading →
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Is your former spouse a “no-show” parent?
What do you do when your children are waiting for their father to arrive to spend a day with and he calls at the last minute to say he’s not coming? This is not the first time it’s happened. How do you handle all of the canceled weekends, the forgotten birthdays, and the missed school… Continue reading →
What is parental alienation?
Parental alienation is the intentional or unintentional influence an ex-spouse may have on your children after divorce. It’s when one parent starts to interfere in the other parent’s parenting time or visitation time through the children. It is not healthy to discuss your negative feelings or opinions about your former spouse with your child. Regardless… Continue reading →
Property division and tax consequences
When proceeding with divorce, it is very important for both parties to pay close attention to the relationship between divorce and taxes. The method in which assets are divided can have significant tax consequences to each of the spouses. Tax consequences pertaining to the division of assets in the marital estate plus payments of spousal… Continue reading →
What is spousal support?
Not all divorces require one spouse to pay spousal support to the other. If there is a significant income disparity between the couple and they have been married for a long time, the chances of one paying the other spousal support are great. The family court judge retains jurisdiction over the spousal support issue. If… Continue reading →
Can I afford a divorce?
In today’s bad economy, some women are asking themselves if they can afford a divorce and become a one-income family. If you are in a marriage that will not get better, keep in mind that there are ways to minimize the cost of divorce. No one can answer the question of whether it is a… Continue reading →
What is a Waiver of Service?
A Waiver of Service comes into effect at the beginning of a divorce case. It removes the need for a private process server to present you or your spouse with the Original Petition for Divorce at home or on the job. You are under no obligation to sign a Waiver of Service and if you… Continue reading →
Joint debt
Your final divorce agreement says your spouse is responsible for paying the credit card debt. What happens if he or she doesn’t? Even though there is a court order for your spouse to pay off certain debt, the account will remain in both of your names until there is a zero balance. A joint account… Continue reading →
Getting your spouse to sign divorce papers
When the couple decides together that divorce is the answer, it is basically smooth sailing to the final judgment. What happens when one of the parties is against a divorce? One of the biggest concerns is getting your spouse to sign the divorce papers. I’m sure you’ve heard that it is easy to catch more… Continue reading →
Divorce and children
Divorce is no fun. It is filled with pain, confusion, bitterness and financial expense. It is especially sad when one party wants it and the other doesn’t. It gets worse when there are children involved. If your spouse wants a divorce, but you don’t, consider the following: · Is it worth staying together? Would you… Continue reading →
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