During a divorce, people often focus on what will happen to them in the near future. They think about where they will live after the divorce, how much money they will have to live on and where their kids will be spending the weekends. Of course each of these concerns...
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Unmarried couples: Are your rights to your home protected?
It is no longer unusual for a couple to choose not to get married. For any number of reasons, more people than ever are choosing to stay committed without tying the knot. While this may certainly be in the best interests of the people involved, there are some...
Ending your marriage with a business partner? What to know
Spouses often share the dream of opening a business together. The opportunity to be your own boss, share your work life with your spouse, and make your own rules is certainly attractive for many people. While this may be an excellent arrangement when you are happily...
Ending your marriage with a business partner? What to know
Spouses often share the dream of opening a business together. The opportunity to be your own boss, share your work life with your spouse, and make your own rules is certainly attractive for many people. While this may be an excellent arrangement when you are happily...
Recently divorced? Focus on these 4 things this holiday season
This time of year can be immensely challenging for people who are adjusting to life post-divorce. This might be the first year you are attending holiday events alone, without your ex. Or perhaps your kids are spending part of the holiday with their other parent, which...
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...
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...
Unmarried with children? What you may need to consider
Having a child before getting married used to be something that was generally stigmatized and even hidden. In previous generations, if this happened, a couple would often quickly plan a wedding and get married. While that does still happen, many parents choose not to...
Can I expect alimony in my divorce?
Getting divorced can be an enormously difficult transitional period in any person's life. Going from being a couple to feeling like you are on your own can be overwhelming and you are likely going to go through periods of being scared and feeling insecure. This can be...
