Custody exchanges are often tricky, in part because they require you and your ex to see each other so frequently. As hard as it can be on you, it's also probably challenging for your children. Needing to constantly move between houses and feeling limited in their...
Dividing your property during your divorce can be one of the biggest challenges that you face. This is because it’s so easy for either party to decide that there are specific assets they want and will not negotiate over. If you are in the midst of a property division...
More and more grandparents have taken on the responsibility of raising and caring for their grandkids. In many cases, grandparents assume these responsibilities informally, meaning that they do not adopt or pursue a legal relationship with their grandchildren....
You can set the tone for the way a divorce is likely to proceed from the moment you announce that you’re ready to end your marriage. If you handle things well, you could end up with a relatively peaceful, non-combative divorce. Handle things badly, and you could be...
If you are trying to divorce and want to save both time and money, it may be beneficial to have a collaborative divorce. A collaborative divorce is one where you and your spouse work together to determine the outcome of important issues, like custody and parenting...
One of the most important steps in a stepparent adoption is the termination of the parental rights of the other biological parent. In some instances, the other parent agrees to terminate his or her rights voluntarily. If the other parent refuses a voluntary...
Shared custody can cause a real power imbalance between co-parents. You probably depend on your ex showing up as promised so that you can take care of some errands or get some work done during their parenting time. When they don't show up, especially if they don't...
"Do-it-yourself divorces" have become a big thing in recent years -- but that's seldom a wise approach. Even if you have few assets and don't have any children, it's always wisest to protect your interests with a little legal assistance. There are times, however, when...
Prenuptial agreements have become commonplace, but they may not have been normal when you got married. You may also not have had many assets or situations that made you think a marital agreement was necessary for you and your spouse. Now, after years of marriage and...
If you never took much of an interest in the family finances, divorce is the time to start. Failing to understand your financial situation or leaving it in the hands of your spouse during a divorce is asking for trouble. Financial calculations to make when filing for...
