Going through a divorce is a challenging situation for an adult, but it’s even more difficult when you have children involved. Having more than one child when you’re in the midst of a split can be hard because each child may cope in a different manner. There are...
Year: 2022
3 behaviors that may constitute dissipation in family court
When married couples divorce, they have to separate their finances. Property division can be straightforward when couples already agree about what is appropriate or fair. It could also become a nightmare in scenarios where one spouse wants to punish the other...
Financial mistakes to avoid during your divorce
Divorce means that almost every aspect of your life will change. This includes your financial situation. Unfortunately, if you aren’t sure how to protect yourself and safeguard your finances, you may find that you are experiencing financial issues after the divorce....
What is a child’s best interest in a divorce?
A court will look to do what is in the child’s best interests when determining custody in a divorce. It is a vague concept that will vary from family to family. Yet there are some general guidelines for how a court will assess this. Both parents have an important role...
How do you address a co-parent who doesn’t show up for the kids?
Co-parenting with your ex after the end of your relationship will be a challenge even if both of you commit to being respectful and focusing on the kids. If your ex has a history of being irresponsible or particularly selfish, that could quickly start to affect your...
Prenuptial agreements are an increasingly common marriage tool
Some people think of prenuptial agreements as a couple planning ahead for the failure of their relationship. However, many people now think of prenuptial agreements as a form of insurance. With roughly half of all marriages ending in divorce, every couple should...
The reason you need a QDRO to split your retirement account
Equitable distribution in a divorce helps protect everyone. Since the goal is fairness, spouses have an opportunity to ask for consideration based on issues ranging from health concerns to the career sacrifices they made to be a stay-at-home parent. Often, one of the...
How do I deal with an ex who won’t let me see my child?
Divorce or separation can be emotionally taxing. One of the issues a divorcing couple must deal with if they have a child together is custody arrangement. Depending on the arrangement, the court will grant one parent primary custody while the other gets visitation...