You and your ex had to split everything in your divorce, from the ownership interest you have in your home to apparently home with your children. Eventually, you will settle into a new routine after you separate your lives successfully. You may eventually decide that...
Should you avoid social media during divorce proceedings?
You and your spouse have concluded that the marriage just isn’t working anymore. Divorce is on the horizon and proceedings are about to begin. You’re anticipating some stress but also hoping to find ways to keep this to a minimum. One thing you may want to consider...
Remembering to care for yourself during divorce
Divorce is an overwhelming process. In addition to the meetings and appointments, getting a divorce also consumes a lot of your mental and emotional energy. Initially, it may seem easier to brush off your mental health needs in an effort to focus on getting through...
How spouses use trusts to hide assets in divorce
Forget about squirreling away lockboxes full of cash or giving faux loans to relatives to try to hide their assets – savvy spouses intent on hiding their wealth during their divorces are frequently using trusts. We’re not necessarily talking about offshore trusts,...
Can your kids feel at home in both houses?
Getting accustomed to a child custody arrangement can be challenging for parents and children. Often, children need to pack some of their things as they go from one parent's house to the other. For many children, going back and forth can feel unstable. In many ways,...
How divorce can affect your credit score (and what to do about it)
Divorce can seem to change everything. Not only is your marriage over, but you probably won't live with your children full-time anymore. Meanwhile, you might have to move to a smaller home and have fewer financial resources than you are used to, at least for a while....
Getting divorced? You are not alone
Divorce can feel like an isolating experience, but it is crucial to know that you need not navigate the process alone. There are several people you can have on your team to help you through a divorce and start a new chapter. Legal professionals Legal representatives...
Establishing paternity can be crucial in these 3 situations
Establishing the paternity of a baby or child can have several benefits, though it is not always clear when it is necessary. If you are a parent, potential parent or another interested party, you may want to pursue a paternity action. You are a mother and want to...
Getting your rightful marital assets through a QDRO
While going through divorce, you know that a significant amount of assets is at stake in your retirement investments. This can prove complicated when splitting this money and trying to determine what is and is not a marital asset. Coming to the rescue is a tool known...
Mistakes to avoid when modifying child support orders
Child support orders are critical to a child's well-being, financially and emotionally. But securing an order is only part of the process. Over time, things change, and parents will often need to change a child support order. Unfortunately, some parents make...