Not all divorces need to be long, drawn-out litigious experiences, with both parties fighting it out in court over assets and time with the children. Rather, more and more spouses are turning to collaborative divorce as a way to come to agreements on everything from...
Divorce With Respect
Month: October 2015
Should you handle your divorce like a child?
Divorce is a complicated, stressful and emotional event. There are enormously complex issues that need to be resolved, from dividing up marital assets to establishing a parenting plan, and it can be enough to push any adult beyond his or her comfort zone. Despite the...
Consider a prenup for more than just financial reasons
In a previous post, we discussed the importance of having a prenuptial agreement; not just for financial protection reasons but also for estate planning reasons as a prenup can define and protect inheritances. However, people should also have estate planning documents...
When one parent moves away, stay focused on a child’s well-being
While the reasons might vary, it is quite common for people in our society to move frequently. A person might move across town in order to live in a better school district or move to another part of the country to pursue a better career opportunity. No matter the...
What could happen if I don’t have a prenup?
If you are getting married, you are likely getting a lot of advice from friends, family members, religious leaders, and even financial advisors on everything from what food to serve to whether a wife should change her name. Whether you take people's advice or not is...
Does collecting unpaid support have to get ugly?
After two people have made the decision to divorce, it can be easy to see every encounter as "you versus me." People can approach every conversation or discussion as something to be won rather than resolved. However, this dynamic can ultimately make things more...
Remember: ‘Delinquent’ doesn’t mean ‘deadbeat’
Fathers who do not have equal custody of their children can struggle enormously in regards to being a strong and powerful presence in the lives of their children - often leading to strained relationships. In some cases, there may be no relationship at all. The...
Don’t misdiagnose your divorce
These days, it can be very easy to solve our problems by browsing the Internet. We can find answers to complicated math problems, recipes for a fast and easy dinner, reviews on products to help us make a purchase and instructions with how to repair a broken toilet....