Going through a divorce is a trying and stressful time, even in the best and most amicable of circumstances. You are dealing with significant changes in lifestyle, financial changes, emotional stress, heartbreak, and if you have children, helping them cope with the change. Even if you feel ready for the change, and ready for divorce,…
Deciding to divorce is always a difficult decision. Often, what is already an emotional and stressful situation is complicated even more because there are minor children involved. Telling your children that you are getting divorced can be an incredibly difficult thing to do and many people do not even know where to start. If you…
Marriages never start out with divorce in mind but, unfortunately, a large number of marriages often end in divorce. Whether your communication was exemplary during your marriage or whether it was quite poor, it typically tends to suffer quite a bit during the divorce process. With emotions running high, heartbreak, stress, anger, disappointment and frustration,…
Division or transfer of all or a part of a defined contribution or defined benefit plan is a common occurrence during divorce or legal separation. Here are some of the basic questions we are frequently asked and our answers about QDROs. What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order? A QDRO is court Order in a…
Divorce impacts children of all ages, from infancy to adulthood. Adult children are faced with unique challenges during divorce in comparison to younger children, and these challenges should not be ignored or minimized simply because they are adults. Today, as divorce rates amongst adults 50 and older remain at an all-time high, more and more…
In a previous blog, I addressed the importance of recognizing and identifying signs of domestic violence both during a pre-screening process, as well as continuing throughout the mediation process itself. If a mediator does identify signs of domestic violence in a case at any point before or during mediation, what is the correct way to…
A postnuptial agreement is an agreement that is entered into by two married people that determines rights between the parties regarding marital property. A postnuptial agreement is used to resolve monetary issues both during the marriage and in case of a separation or divorce. However, it should not be confused with a separation agreement, which…
One of the more difficult aspects of getting a divorce with kids can be breaking the news to your children. As a parent, it is normal if you are uncomfortable with telling your children about your decision to get a divorce due to the fear of causing them pain or confusion. You may also be…
Arizona Revised Statute § 25-201(1) defines a prenuptial agreement as “an agreement between prospective spouses that is made in contemplation of marriage and that is effective on marriage.” Prenuptial agreements often evoke negative connotations, such as distrust or an assumption that a marriage is unlikely to last. However, the reality is that a prenuptial agreement…
Deciding if a divorce is right for you can be an extremely difficult and strenuous determination. However, staying in an unhealthy relationship can result in prolonged feelings of loneliness, resentment, and/or despair. Therefore, becoming aware of the common reasons for divorce can help you in considering whether divorce is actually in your best interest. Although…
In recent years, the importance of a strong father-daughter relationship has become the subject of increasing research and psychological studies. In previous years, this was not a well-researched area. The emerging research on this subject suggests that a healthy father-daughter relationship is a critical factor in predicting a woman’s future self-esteem, psychological well-being, and her…
I know from personal experience how painful and time consuming dealing with divorce is so I will make this short. Ultimately you will need to know more. However, this will help you retain several Social Security benefits options due you. Your age at this point is unimportant unless you are both over age 70. Younger…
