If you are embroiled in a custody dispute with your soon-to-be ex-spouse or your ex-girlfriend or boyfriend, it could arguably be the most emotionally stressful experience of your life. Simply put, custody disputes are not fun, and the stress that parents (and kids)...
Divorce With Respect
Year: 2017
Tips for planning your post divorce financial life
Divorce may be an emotionally painful time in one's life, but for most people, emotional scars can be healed if their finances are in order. Indeed, money doesn't cure everything, but it can help you choose the problems you can live without. So if you want to begin...
Why should I choose mediation for my divorce?
Many separating couples assume that they will be battling in court for the duration of their divorce. While many divorces involve litigation, this is not the only option. There are methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that allow couples to divorce outside...
Answering kids’ difficult questions about divorce
Divorcees who have children, will inevitably have to deal with questions kids will have about what is going on. This is especially applicable to young children who are inherently curious and may feel out of place when their routines are broken on routine....
What is jurisdiction and how will it affect my case?
Many people who are involved in child custody disputes where the other parent has moved away may be confused about where to petition the court to enforce their rights. This can be especially problematic for unmarried fathers who have not been in contact with the...
On the topics you can and can’t include in a prenup
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote a post about prenuptial agreements and how the two people approaching their wedding day should approach the prenup conversation. Etiquette is an important factor when talking about a prenup, so it should be observed and respected. Once...
What exactly is community property?
Divorcing parties commonly want to know what they will be able to keep after a divorce. Pop culture news may give divorcees a false sense of entitlement (essentially that they automatically get "half" of the marital estate). While that may be true to a certain extent,...
Parents: Prepare for back-to-school co-parenting challenges
Summer is winding down and that means it's almost time for the kids to go back to school. In fact, many schools have already started. This is often something parents look forward to, especially after months of trying to keep kids entertained and safe. However, if you...
Out-of-state case illustrates unique child support issue
Most people already know that when it comes to common legal issues, every state has a law in place to help resolve matters. Take for example child support guidelines. Every state has its own set of rules that determine who should pay, how much and for how long. Few...
How to help kids through a stressful time of year
Let's face it, divorce is not an easy transition regardless of whether it comes out of the blue or you saw it coming a mile away. Indeed, there are some who can separate their emotions and can treat it as a business transaction, but countless others may have a tough...