Going through a divorce does not always have to be a long, drawn-out courtroom battle. In fact, it is even possible to get a divorce without lawyers. Divorce mediation is an alternative to litigation, and there are many benefits. Basics of Mediation In divorce mediation, generally the only people involved are the two spouses and…
If you and your spouse have separated but are not ready for one or various reasons to file for divorce you may want to consider legal separation. There are many reasons you may not want to file for divorce but whether you are still deciding if you will divorce or never plan to formally divorce…
If there is one thing that is never easy in divorce, it is financial discussions. These conversations about the division of assets and debts can be fraught with things like anger, blame, fear, secrecy, and more. Even spouses that are amicably divorcing may fear their spouse has hidden assets, despite being legally required to disclose…
Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that is a part of a decentralized network not governed or set by a government or central authority. A few years ago, cryptocurrency was not nearly as common as it is now. More and more people are investing in cryptocurrency and, while it is considered an asset, it can be…
Determining the division of assets in a divorce is difficult and stressful enough, but it is made much more so when one or both spouses dissipates marital assets. Dissipation of marital assets occurs when a spouse transfers community property in an effort to avoid equitable distribution during divorce. Examples of community property assets include physical…
Addiction is a major problem in the United States and no matter what someone is addicted to, it tends to permeate families and societies in a detrimental way. Addiction tends to fall into two categories: chemical and behavioral. Though when many people think of “harmful” addiction they think of things like drugs and alcohol, addiction…
Every divorce is different – some have more conflict than others – but even in tense situations, divorce mediation is often preferable to going to court. Choosing meditation does not mean you are giving up too much control to your spouse or compromising on what is fair, it is a way to complete the divorce…
Once you have decided that you want a divorce from your spouse, the next thing you need to do is determine how you want to complete the divorce process. Some people may not even know there is an alternative to a lengthy courtroom battle that is expensive and filled with tension. Not only can you…
Grief is a natural part of life, unfortunately, but we typically don’t choose things that bring us grief if at all avoidable. But, in the case of marriage, sometimes despite causing potential grief to yourself and family, divorce may be the best or only option. Even if you truly want a divorce, there is a…
When you have been considering ending your marriage, there may be various reasons holding you back from actually filing for divorce. Divorce is a long, draining, and costly undertaking but if you need to legally define upper relationship and/or family responsibilities, financial obligations, etc. in the interim – for however long that might be –…
There are so many things to think about when getting a divorce. With so many assets to divide it can to overlook life insurance, but it is important to know what is going to happen with your life insurance and/or your spouses life insurance policy after divorce. These specific type of life insurance, where you…
Not all divorces need to be tense, emotionally draining, and expensive. A dissolution of marriage can be obtained when a divorce is uncontested and both spouses agree on how they will divide their property and debts. When this is the case, you still need to submit paperwork and go through the court system to obtain…
