Getting married should be one of the most wonderful, exciting moments in your life, and a time for happiness and celebration. However, although you may have nothing but the best intentions and highest of hopes for your own union, reports like this one remind us that...
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Collaboration (collaborative law) can help secure good solutions for bad situations
When people get married, they typically don't expect to get divorced. They don't expect that they'll fall out of love with their spouse or become so bitter and angry that they can't even be in the same room as the other person. And they don't expect that they might do...
Would you take pizza instead of child support?
There are many ways food can improve our lives. It satiates hunger, brings people together and helps us feel healthier, happier, relaxed and even more loving. But can food replace money? Can pizza be used as a replacement for child support? According to an Italian...
Moving out of the marital home: Should I do it?
There may be no more uncomfortable situation for a married couple than continuing to live together after one or both of you have decided to file for divorce. The tension in the home can be thick enough to cut with a knife, and every interaction has the potential for...
Mediation may be the better option in these situations
Whether your spouse just sprung the idea of divorce on you or you've seen it coming for awhile now, most people are rarely prepared for the amount of work that needs to go into dissolving a marriage. From dividing marital property to determining a custody arrangement...
The value of proper asset valuation
When you are getting divorced and faced with the matter of dividing your assets, you quickly learn that it can be far more complicated than you realize. This is particularly true if you are dealing with sophisticated, complex assets like businesses. During a divorce,...
Is it always wise to play nice during divorce?
In recent years, we have seen a dramatic shift in how matters are resolved in a divorce. Rather than taking every case to court, most people are able to address and solve various issues through measures like mediation or collaborative divorce. These more amicable and...
My ex isn’t paying child support: What can I do?
Parents who receive child support depend on that money to help support and provide for their children. The children also depend on this support, as it creates a tangible link between them and a non-custodial parent and shows that the parent is contributing to their...
Negotiating a prenup? Be prepared
Making the decision to sign a prenup is not something you should take lightly. It is an important means of protection that you will need to consider carefully before signing any legal document, as it can dictate property division and asset allocation years down the...
What is collaborative divorce and how does it work?
Most people are familiar with the process of dissolving a marriage through mediation. Considered more cost effective and less stressful than traditional divorce proceedings, mediation gives couples a chance to make all of the major decisions about their divorce...
