Every couple goes through an adjustment phase when they merge their lives. However, there are things that you can do to set some rules and protect your individual assets, which can be crucial if a marriage ends whether by divorce or death. You may already be familiar...
Divorce With Respect
Year: 2015
What can I do if my ex isn’t paying child support?
Raising your child with an ex with whom you may no longer get along can be an extraordinary challenge. It is all but inevitable that there will hiccups when parents try to figure out how to raise a child separately but together, from dealing with scheduling conflicts...
You don’t need to sensationalize your prenup
When you are looking for information about prenuptial agreements, chances are it won't be long until see you articles about multi-million dollar celebrity prenups or hear horror stories of ridiculous clauses that spurred lengthy court battles when it came time to...
Is a summary dissolution right for your situation?
As we've discussed in detail on our blog, not every divorce must result in prolonged and wholly contentious legal proceedings. Indeed, many spouses are more than willing to consider alternatives to divorce such as mediation or even collaborative law. In fact, some...
How preparing for a divorce can actually grant you peace of mind
Going through a breakup often evokes emotions of sadness, anger, and maybe even guilt. However, when a married couple goes through a breakup and pursues divorce, the legal process can add additional stress on the parties, causing them to feel frustrated, anxious, and...
5 things to know about collaborative divorce in California
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...
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...