Divorce With Respect
The 2017-2018 school year will be drawing to a close shortly. For divorcing or separated parents, this may be a time of additional trepidation due to concerns over what the kids will do over the summer. Ideally this will be a time for children to participate in sports...
It is unknown where this urban myth started or when it began, but many believe that couples therapy is the proverbial "kiss of death" to a marriage. Essentially, once people go to couples therapy, their marriage is already over. Because of this, a number of spouses...
A great deal of planning goes into a divorce. Potential divorcees must consider the financial aspects of a split, but one issue that may be overlooked is insurance coverage. This can be especially important if couples have a considerable estate. Essentially, divorcing...
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...
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...
Where did it start to go wrong? What role did I play? What could I have done differently? Reflecting on a situation gone wrong is good. You learn and grow from understanding past mistakes. It can help you avoid them in the future. There is a difference between...
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...
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,...
Who wants to fight about a divorce when both parties are intent on leaving the marriage? This is a question that many people encounter when faced with dissolving a marriage. Indeed, each divorcee may want to leave with their fair share of the marital estate, but more...
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...
