Divorce

It is generally accepted that children do better when they have access to a significant, bonded relationship with both parents. Unfortunately, the way life after divorce often works out, parenting time ends up being decidedly lopsided. Even when both parents are awarded joint custody, the child will typically spend the most time with one parent–which…

With all due respect to Pat Benetar, love is not a battlefield, and divorce does not have to mean war. In an uncontested divorce, both parties agree to non-fault grounds. These are irreconcilable differences, or having lived in two separate residences for at least two years (provided you do not have children). If both parties…

So often, you hear about all the negative aspects of divorce, and the negative impact it can have on children’s lives in the long term. If the divorce is contentious, if there is a big custody battle, or if there is infidelity or other dramatic situations, it can upset children to see their parents fighting,…

The holiday season is upon us. For some families, this is the cause of great stress. When co-parents do not get along, it can make the holidays that much more stressful to get through, and it can have negative consequences for the children. During the divorce settlement, you and your co-parent agreed on a parenting…

When you think about divorce, you may have a picture in your mind of two people fighting it out in a courtroom exchanging angry words and disagreeing about everything. Divorce mediation is an alternative to the adversarial atmosphere of a litigated divorce. It is typically required for couples seeking a divorce, and almost always required…

Your divorce is final. The day that you have been waiting for is finally here. This is the day your new life begins, but even if you initiated the divorce, you may not be fully prepared for the emotional impact that ending a marriage brings. Because no one ever warns you about how hard it…

On your wedding day, when you exchanged vows and said your “I do’s,” you were promising to be faithful to your spouse in all ways, including financially. Did you know that spouses owe a fiduciary duty to one another? This means that if your spouse lies to you about their finances or a past criminal…

Some of the decisions you make during your divorce will have a lasting impact for the rest of your life. Therefore, it makes sense to make smart choices now, to ensure that you are not bogged down by those decisions (or any regrets) in your future. Here are five tips for you to consider as…