Divorce

One of the more difficult conversations you will have throughout your divorce process is the one you will have with your children. Divorce is hard on everyone. The same goes for your children that are no longer considered “kids.” Telling your kids, even your older adult children, about the decision you’ve made will be challenging.  Continue reading to learn a few tips that will help guide you...

If you have decided to get a divorce, your search for a divorce attorney has likely begun. Before hiring a lawyer, you will probably meet for a consultation or a case review. This meeting will help you clear up any questions, concerns, and insecurities. So you are prepared for this appointment, you may want to bring along with a few things. Do you know what you should take to your divorce consultation?...

The road after divorce does not necessarily get easier, unfortunately. Ex-spouses that share custody of their children must carry on some relationship after they have divorced to co-parent their children successfully. Co-parenting is not for everyone and requires hard work, patience, and dedication. Today, we are discussing what to do and what to avoid doing when it comes to co-parenting. If you and your...

The journey through divorce is full of many unknowns and even more questions. One of the more commonly asked questions that come up is about alimony and how much alimony will they receive. Each divorce case is different from the next, so the answers to these questions will vary as well. Continue reading below to learn more about alimony and how much you will receive.   What is Alimony? According to...

The end of a marriage is a tumultuous time, especially if you’ve been with your spouse for decades. Divorce becomes more difficult if your spouse cuts off all contact with you and moves away. Fortunately, there are options available for obtaining one without your spouse’s knowledge, but there are also restrictions in place to ensure this power is strictly used as a last resort. In today’s blog,...

If you are navigating a divorce, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and, at times, lost. There are so many tasks to check off and details to address. It can be hard to know when you have crossed all your T’s and dotted all your I’s. The divorce process is often so complex, knowing what your next move should be is not always clear. Continue reading for an overview of the process, timeline, and steps to...

Going through a divorce can be one of the more difficult things in life. However, when children are involved, it can become even more difficult. For those sharing custody of their children, ties cannot be severed entirely with an ex. You still need some sort of relationship with one another to make parenting work. This is where parallel parenting comes into play. Continue reading if you would like to...

Fifty percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Many of these marriages involve children; however, the need for continued parenting does not end when the marriage ends. Two people involved in a divorce may find themselves looking for the best way to continue their parental relationship once their romantic relationship ends. Enter co-parenting. Learn more about co-parenting and the benefits...

It is common to feel overwhelmed when faced with a divorce. On top of dealing with an ending marriage, you are also required to find legal representation. One of the first questions you may find yourself asking is, “What should I look for in a divorce lawyer?” It is important that your divorce lawyer is trustworthy, communicates well and clearly, and has experience and knowledge in the field. The...

Parents who only have one child have a special responsibility that parents with multiple children may not experience. An only child solely relies on their parents because they don’t have siblings to lean on, and if mom and dad split, they may feel like they have no one in which to turn. In today’s blog, we will discuss the hardships an only child faces when their parents’ divorce. The Difficulties...