You thought and thought about your decision to divorce your spouse for a very long time. You finally decided that divorce is your best option. Now, you must decide the best way to tell your spouse you want to end your marriage. If your marriage has deteriorated to this point, chances are your spouse probably… Continue reading →
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Should I stay in my marriage?
In many cases, divorce can be compared to an emotional roller coaster. How many times have you decided that divorce is the right answer for you? How many times did you change your mind about your decision? Divorce does not happen overnight – there are steps that need to be taken before your judgment is… Continue reading →
Making divorce easier for the children
Divorce is never easy on a couple, regardless of who initiated it and for what reasons. It is especially difficult on children, particularly younger ones that do not understand what is happening between their parents. Although you can never take away the pain and confusion surrounding your children during the divorce process, there are ways… Continue reading →
Protecting assets after marriage
Even if you do not have a prenuptial agreement, there are ways to protect your marital assets during the divorce process. Everyone has heard of prenuptial agreements. Have you ever heard of a postnuptial agreement? This agreement allows couples to make a contract after the marriage. It is typically written when a couple experiences a… Continue reading →
Divorce and retirement accounts
I have been asked many times about what happens to 401(k) plans, pensions and other retirement accounts in a divorce. When it comes to marital assets, a retirement account that is involuntary or directly deducted from your paycheck will be one of your most substantial marital assets – other than your marital home. As a… Continue reading →
Bitter custody battle
Do you have family issues that need to be worked out? Is this a stressful time for you and your family? Are you fighting to keep your child with you after your divorce is final? You may think you’re on an emotional roller coaster because of all the decisions you have to make. It can… Continue reading →
Divorce issues
Divorce, for the most part, is an emotional, touchy, and stressful process. Any situation where children, money and assets are discussed can become intense. If you have children, the process can become more complicated from a legal standpoint. Issues that need to be worked out between the parents and approved by the court include child… Continue reading →
Divorce and taxes
Divorce causes all kinds of emotions to surface – from being sad to being very angry are just two. It is a time of confusion and financial strain. However, despite this stressful time, the issue of taxes is a very important thing to consider. Unfortunately, the Internal Revenue Service does not care if you are… Continue reading →
Mediation versus Litigation
I have been asked what alternatives there are to going to court for a divorce. There are many pros and cons to making the decision to resolve a divorce through the courts or at the mediation table. Divorce mediation: · Couple meets with a trained mediator outside of court · Unbiased process · Discuss all… Continue reading →
Thinking about divorce?
Does the New Year hold divorce proceedings for you? Divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. It can be stressful, financially taxing and emotionally draining. Because divorce cases involve very personal issues, they can be emotionally charged and increase the degree of difficulty in resolving them. Divorce is not… Continue reading →
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