Divorce

Divorce mediation! It can save a divorcing couple a ton of money and time. Most importantly, it can help a couple avoid publicity and the bad blood that comes with a litigated divorce. But not all mediation efforts end successfully. So what makes divorce mediation...

If you and your spouse have decided to separate, it’s important to start thinking about how you’ll divide your jointly-owned property. It can be unquestionably difficult to think about dividing mutual assets while you’re still processing your decision to file for...

Divorce is a time for couples to divide up their financial assets. For many couples, especially those who are getting older, one of the most important assets they have is a retirement account. They may have spent years saving together, or one of them may have an...

If you took your spouse’s last name when you got married or added it to your maiden or previous name, the decision to divorce requires some thought about how you want to identify yourself going forward. It’s a decision that depends on a lot of factors. Maybe you’re...

The divorce process involves dividing your assets. Most people realize this means their home, vehicles and retirement accounts. However, something some couples forget about is their timeshare.  Do you know what happens to your vacation ownership in a divorce? Is it...

If you and your spouse own a dog and you’re getting divorced, you may be wondering how to get custody. You think of your pet as a member of your family, almost like a child. You want to make sure that you still get to spend time with them after the divorce. Perhaps...

Blended families are common, and the relationships that form within these families can last for life, even if the new family unit does not. Stepparents often develop very close bonds with the children of their spouses that they will maintain for the rest of their...

The decision to divorce is one that’s usually not taken lightly. Most people think hard about what they’re going to do. One thing that some don’t expect is the changes that come during the first year after the divorce. Some of these changes and other things that...

You left your spouse, and you have every intention of ending your marriage. Then you found out that you’re pregnant. What does this mean for you, your spouse and your child? Here are some basics that you should know: Your child will still be presumed to be your...

There is no denying that divorce under any circumstance is a difficult undertaking. Fortunately, divorce does not have to be a contentious process that is characterized by anger, mischief and bitterness. Done amicably, divorce can actually be your stepping stone to...