Ending a marriage is a challenging time if there are children involved. Not only do you have to think about how to handle things like property division, you also have to consider child custody matters. This is hard enough even if you and your ex can work together to...
3 tips for managing social media during your divorce
Social media may be a common part of your daily life. You may use it every day to get updates on faraway friends, connect with family, pass time and more. Even though social media is a commonplace part of everyday life (the Pew Research Center states that 72% of...
Locate your financial records before seeking a divorce
If you’re considering divorce, whether you believe your spouse is or not, it’s smart to be prepared before you broach the subject. No matter how reasonable your spouse is and how much you trust them to be fair as you divide assets and settle financial matters during...
Belittling your spouse during divorce is never a good idea
Divorce proceedings are never easy. This highly stressful and emotional process can take a mental toll on everyone involved. It is not uncommon for individuals going through divorce to turn to the people around them for support. Unfortunately, some end up disparaging...
Why will resilient kids cope with divorce better?
How your kids cope with divorce, will in part, depend on their resilience. While children are born with some resilience, you can help them develop more. Giving your children a lecture on resilience or taking them into the woods with nothing but a knife and fire flint...
3 options to deal with your house in a divorce
Arriving at an equitable property division arrangement is one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce. Many couples end up fighting because one spouse’s opinion of acceptable is miles away from the other’s. Working out what to do with your home can be a...
Common financial mistakes to avoid in the divorce process
When going through the divorce, you are juggling a million different things all at once. From dealing with the emotions to working on lifestyle changes, all the way to the subject of property division and child custody, divorce can be very taxing. Unfortunately, one...
Parents can cause custody disputes or make them worse
Custody issues are often the most contentious part of negotiating a divorce. Custody issues or parenting plans are also a common reason for divorced coparents to petition for a modification. The petition can be due to changes in the needs of the child, a parent...
Collaborative law even more attractive during the pandemic
The popularity of mediation and collaborative law approaches has increased in recent decades to the point where it is used in 90% of divorces. The one defining factor that separates it from litigation is that the couple chooses to find equitable solutions without...
Divorce rate trending up
The year has been extremely challenging on many levels. Stress and uncertainty in life can place personal relationships under additional strain. Difficulties can bring simmering problems to the suface, including problems within a marriage. Following other reports...