While a majority of our posts on family law issues tend to focus on how to manage the emotional and logistical difficulties that come during divorce, we find it prudent to talk about the importance of planning for divorce. Basically, planning helps to put things in...
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Warning: divorce advice from friends and family is dangerous
Friends and family are your support system. They have been with you through the best and the worst moments of your life. Whether you needed them to hold your hand, have your back, take your side or provide a distraction, they were there. Your divorce will be no...
Announcing your divorce online? Here’s a few tips to follow
Ending your marriage is not an easy decision. You may struggle with the decision for weeks, months or even years before you decide to file for divorce. It may take even more time to get used to the decision. That’s only your decision. Now, you must tell the other...
The surprises that can come with a gray divorce
In a prior post, we highlighted the importance of preparing for one's post divorce financial life. Living without two incomes may be unfamiliar for some divorcees, with many needing to make major concessions to make ends meet on one salary. Even with child support,...
Common tax questions during divorce
With the federal income tax filing deadline passing this week, those who have procrastinated are probably stressing out over the prospect of not having the money to pay their tax bill (if they owe money). For those who anticipate a refund, you can take solace in...
The best ways to make your kids hate you during divorce
In our practice we find many stories of children being upset, defiant and ultimately unhappy. The stories are truly heartbreaking, and the common theme surrounding their despair is that parents (yes, both parents) are equally responsible for their troubles. For the...
Fact or Fiction? A 10-year marriage guarantees alimony (spousal support in California) for life
Marital happiness lasts for approximately seven years before the average spouse begins to get restless and stray from their vows of faithfulness - or so says the theory of "The 7-Year Itch." It probably isn't a good idea to put significant stock in a theory...
Could you be saddled with joint debts after divorce?
It almost goes without saying that you must protect your financial interests in a divorce. This can be accomplished by securing spousal or child support, or by ensuring that your marital property is divided equally. However, while working to reach a financial...
The effect of bitcoin on future divorces
In our last post, we highlighted the increasing popularity and value of bitcoins, a form of cryptocurrency being used by millions of consumers and merchants across the world. While bitcoin is not currently poised to overtake the U.S. dollar, British pound or euro...
What all divorcing parties should know about bitcoin
Despite how angry they may be with the other spouse, and the lack of trust between soon-to-be ex-spouses, settling a marital property dispute ultimately works best for both parties. Unlike protracted litigation, there is no loser in a mediated settlement. A compromise...