When it comes to divorce, most people don’t think of it as something that you collaborate on. Rather, most people view it as adversarial. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. The traditional divorce takes place in the courtroom; there are other ways to obtain the same end result while minimizing conflict and stress….
Divorce can be very challenging both emotionally and financially. For a stay-at-home mom that has chosen to leave the traditional workforce and support her family at home, the prospect of divorce can be very scary. Not having an active and current resume, no matter how long you’ve been a stay-at-home mom, can cause challenges in…
The goal of any divorce settlement is that everyone would be happy and satisfied with the conditions of their settlement and that there would never need to be any future modifications. But, unfortunately, we do not live in a utopia and, for various reasons, many individuals find that circumstances have changed and a child support…
One of the hardest things to navigate in a divorce is determining how you will fairly and effectively co-parent your children. What is always most important is finding a schedule and plan that is best for your children, first and foremost. Structuring a Coparenting schedule requires a fair amount of negotiation and with heightened emotions…
Once you have decided to divorce, the next step is to begin the legal process. Often, people assume they must hire separate lawyers and spend months in court discussing personal and private details and going through the emotionally-draining divorce process. However, there is a much better alternative that can save you time, money, and emotional…
Whether you were married or not, if you have decided to separate from your spouse and you had children together you need a legally binding Coparenting agreement. Many people decide for various reasons to try to agree about a Coparenting plan without drafting and signing anything that is legally binding, but this is a mistake….
Telling your children that you and your spouse are divorcing is never easy. Whether they are toddlers or teens, and whether they are aware that this may be coming or not, it is a difficult thing to tell children because every child reacts differently. But, while it is difficult, it must be done and it…
There are many divorce circumstances in which a separating couple agree on most things and do not need mediation, they simply need their divorce to be legal. For any couple in this position, a great option is a divorce document preparation service because it will save you time and money. While all divorce document preparation…
Often, when we think of divorce, we envision the driving emotion that causes contention to be anger. But, it is important to understand grief’s impact on the divorce process. Even though you are parting ways as a couple, effective communication can make the divorce process much quicker and easier for everyone. But, when one or…
Custody provisions as part of a divorce settlement include both child support payments and time-sharing agreements. If the children involved are younger at the time of the divorce, the arrangements will need to be revisited as the children grow up. Using a mediator to settle child custody disputes can be beneficial to helping your children…
Custody agreements often need to change with the ever-changing needs of the child and family. Ideally, both parents would agree on the arrangements, but in reality that rarely happens. Going through the courts to resolve a dispute can be costly and time-consuming. Sometimes, finding a solution involves getting the parties together to discuss the logistics….
When children are involved in a divorce it can significantly complicate the process as the parents must first look out for the best interest of the children. While you would ideally be able to come to an agreement about custody, when there is disagreement about how to proceed there are options which don’t require a…
