When a court has to make a custody ruling in the wake of a divorce, it’s going to put the children’s best interests first. This means that a judge is going to consider the best outcome for the children, even if the parents disagree on what that may look like or what...
As a responsible parent, you’ve probably heard the term “adverse childhood experiences,” or ACEs. These are approximately ten (depending on what list you look at) experiences that can cause toxic stress in children that contributes to emotional, social and even...
Aside from you, your children will be the people most affected by your divorce. Hence it is only fair that they are among the first to know that you’ve made the decision to end your marriage. Breaking the news will obviously be traumatic for them, so take some time...
In a high-asset divorce, both spouses need to be transparent about their assets. This ensures each person leaves their marriage with a fair distribution. Yet, many people have problems disclosing their assets and often believe their spouse doesn’t deserve as much as...
People who have worked for a company that offers a 401(k) may have a hefty amount of money saved for retirement. Individuals who are married likely assume that they’ll use that money to support their household when they retire. They may not think about how this...
Divorce is something many people don’t want to have. Yet, whether it’s because there’s constant arguing, spousal abuse, parenting method conflicts or it, simply, it was the wrong time, many people get divorced. However, it can be hard to commit to the idea that...
It’s important for co-parents to make a plan for how they’re going to raise their children after a divorce. Part of the reason for this is that shared custody is what the courts often prefer in the modern era. The odds are good that you will have to work with your ex...
A litigated divorce can be messy and stressful. And this explains why more and more divorcing couples are opting for alternatives like collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorce offers several benefits for divorcing couples. However, for collaborative divorce to...
Social media offers many benefits. It helps you connect with family and friends, even if they are far away. Unfortunately, during a divorce, social media can be quite damaging and increase the stress of this situation. If you plan to use social media during your...
Working out the terms of a divorce is challenging, partly because of the emotions involved in this situation. Even if you’re the one who wanted the divorce, you’re going to have many emotions to work through. Being able to think logically during negotiations is...
