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Three Tips for Co-habitation During Divorce

Three Tips for Co-habitation During Divorce

Though divorce often means that partners split up and move out of a shared home, various circumstances may delay the move. Economics are often a factor in the need for co-habitation during divorce. It is fairly common now for divorcing couples to have underwater mortgages or be unable to sell a house quickly. It may…

Coparenting Tips for Divorced Parents

Coparenting Tips for Divorced Parents

When you and your partner get divorced, you might stop being spouses. However, you both still need to be parents to any children you share. Practicing effective Coparenting habits will ensure you, your former spouse and your kids remain happy. Be Flexible There might be a court-appointed visitation schedule in place, but feel free to…

Things to Consider When Filing Taxes After Your Divorce

Once your divorce is settled, you might be thinking you are in the clear. However, many people start having a lot of questions when the time comes to file taxes. It can be especially difficult to figure out what to do if you and your ex-spouse are sharing custody of a child. There are several…

Things to Consider About Your Pets During Divorce

Everyone in a household is affected by a divorce, including any pets. This can be a stressful time for your dog or cat, and owning a pet can make things even messier. It can be hard to determine who gets ownership of any animals. Unlike getting shared custody of a child, a pet will likely…

How to Maintain a Positive Outlook at Home and at Work During Divorce

Going through a divorce is incredibly difficult. Even if the mediation proceedings are going well, you may still feel stressed and anxious. This can negatively impact how you behave at home and work. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to feel better and be more productive during this time.

How to Handle Taxes During and After Your Divorce

How to Handle Taxes During and After Your Divorce

One of the most difficult things to go through emotionally is a divorce. However, although you have a lot of feelings to sort through, there are certain items to think about. Most importantly, you need to review how you will file taxes. The way in which you file will vary while you are going through…

How to Approach Friends and Family About Your Divorce

How to Approach Friends and Family About Your Divorce

Getting a divorce is difficult enough as it is with all the stress and paperwork you have to go through. However, once you and your former spouse decide to end it for good, something very tough presents itself: informing friends and family.

Ideas for Popping the Prenuptial Question

Ideas for Popping the Prenuptial Question You’ve found the one you want to go through life with, and you’re pretty sure he/she feels the same. You’ve got butterflies in your stomach, but they’re not about whether your potential spouse will say “yes.” The butterflies are there because you have another question, one that you’re asking…

Postnuptial Agreements Can Help Prevent Future Legal Issues

Postnuptial Agreements Can Help Prevent Future Legal Issues Many people are familiar with the concept of a prenuptial agreement that couples sign before they walk down the aisle. However, another important tool in preventing complicated legal wrangling in the case of divorce is the postnuptial agreement. This contract usually covers topics such as the distribution…

How a Postnuptial Agreement is Different From a Legal Separation Agreement

How a Postnuptial Agreement is Different From a Legal Separation Agreement It is not often than the people involved in a marriage want to talk about planning for a divorce. However, there are many circumstances under which the two members are well served by having the discussion. Perhaps the most well-known situation is the prenuptial…

5 Prenuptial Agreement Tips to Consider

There are situations where prenuptial agreements address bona fide concerns that can derail a relationship, such as how to raise children from a previous relationship. A family with significant assets may require a prenup for their children before allowing them to get married, and the future spouses may comply just to keep family peace. While…

Cost Savings of Mediation Significant Compared to Divorce

Cost Savings of Mediation Significant Compared to Divorce Divorce is rarely a pleasant experience for any of the people involved, no matter how many legal contracts are in place to smooth the process. Many couples hope to thwart disaster with a prenuptial agreement, postnuptial agreement or legal separation agreement, and those can certainly help. But…