When you’re going through a divorce, the last thing you want is for anything about your situation to become public. It therefore makes sense that when you are thinking about different divorce options, your confidentiality should be taken into consideration. The questions become, then, if you decide to take your dispute to court, will your…
Many unhappy married couples are forced to stay together because of the high cost of divorce. If you haven’t been through a divorce before, you may be discouraged after finding out that hiring a lawyer and going through the divorce process in court can cost many thousands of dollars. This is in addition to the…
Throughout the years, mediation has been developed and refined as a cost-effective, timely alternative to litigation. This type of alternative dispute resolution is becoming increasingly popular among families and individuals as a way to resolve arguments and go through legal proceedings without taking the matter to court. What are the most common family issues that…
A hostile, stressful divorce leads to increased financial and emotional costs for both parties, as well as a negative impact on any children involved. These types of divorces tend to last for many months, even years, and ultimately result in exorbitant attorney fees and increased hostility between the parties involved. Additionally, though both parties hope…
Divorce affects all family members, but it can be particularly difficult for children with disabilities. The “best interest” of the child is the determining factor in parenting arrangements, but the phrase “best interest of the child” can be complex when it involves a child with disabilities. Sometimes, divorcing parents disagree regarding the best interests of…
Many people think of mediation when they’re going through a legal separation or divorce, but a mediator is a valuable tool for many different family issues. Family mediation can be an option outside of legal issues to help resolve differences between family members who can’t seem to see eye to eye. You can work out…
Going through a divorce is usually expensive and painful. Everything you tell the court is a public record. Is there an alternative to hiring an attorney and going before a judge to work out a solution? You and your soon to be ex-spouse should consider mediation. Getting a divorce without lawyers involved is a very…
Broadly speaking, community property is defined as everything a husband and wife own together. This typically includes money earned and debts incurred by either party, as well as property acquired by either party during the marriage. The roots of community property law are found in Spanish civil law; community property law was originally established in Spain…
Divorce can be emotionally draining and contentious but even in the most amicable of circumstances it can also be emotionally turbulent and very costly. While most people know that a wedding can be incredibly expensive, many don’t realize that a divorce can be just as, if not more, expensive. Divorce is inherently difficult, but when…
The end of a marriage is a turbulent and emotional time often filled with anger. These feelings can lead to rash decisions that you may regret and other negative consequences. It is possible to learn to manage your anger at your ex-spouse, the situation, yourself, and any other aspects of the divorce. Recognize Your Triggers…
First and foremost, congratulations on your impending nuptials! Before you go happily riding off into the future together, however, there are a number of not particularly fun, but necessary measures you’ll need to take and decisions you’ll need to make before that life-changing walk down that aisle. One of those decisions may be whether or…
Marriage is tremendously rewarding, but it’s also hard work, as virtually anyone who has tied the knot will attest. From how to spend your money to how to raise your children, the opportunities for disagreement are endless. When you sync your life with someone else’s, there are sure to be disagreements along the way, but…
