The stress of the divorce process often overwhelms divorcing parents. From property division and the division of debt responsibility to determining support, the divorce process is layered in complexity. For parents, though, the development of an effective parenting...
It depends. Just as every marriage is unique, no two divorces are the same. Most people considering divorce want the process to be as quick and painless as possible, especially if they have children. But what is best for you likely depends upon many issues, including...
Navigating family life after a divorce has challenges. It can be a significant adjustment to learning how to parent your children separately. As a parent, you can always count on change. The custody agreement that worked for the beginning of your divorce may not be...
While all parties work hard to ensure the divorce order is accurate and sustainable, when one individual experiences a substantial change in circumstances certain factors must be modified. Factors related to property division – division of physical assets, division of...
If the court ordered that your ex-spouse must pay spousal support following your divorce, you have a legal right to claim that amount. The court takes payment deficits seriously and provides options to help protect your rights. Even if a current circumstance prevents...
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have decided on a time-sharing arrangement for your kids, you should probably expect some friction. After all, adjusting to a post-divorce way of life can be challenging, especially if you and your spouse have different parenting...
Divorce can be a difficult and painful process that you would, no doubt, prefer to avoid. Nevertheless, sometimes a relationship deteriorates to the point that salvaging it would be impossible. You may question whether your marriage has reached that point. No one else...
Becoming a landlord required you to make a significant investment. Unfortunately, destruction on the part of your tenant may threaten your financial future. No matter how carefully you screen potential renters, there is no guarantee that your tenants will take good...
Understanding that the risks for health conditions, accidents and injuries increase as people age, you naturally want to make sure that you understand your parents' wishes regarding their health care and other end-of-life matters. You should know where they keep their...
If you are planning to end your marriage, you may have some concerns about your future finances. After all, you may have to adjust to living on a single income. Fortunately, if you are not able to make ends meet following your divorce, you may be eligible for spousal...