There are many challenging aspects of divorce but one that can be difficult to comprehend and prepare for is the various financial implications of divorce. Dividing assets is complicated and emotional, but it must be done. Beyond things like physical assets and bank accounts, there are trickier things like retirement accounts that must be addressed….
Once you and your spouse have decided to divorce, there are many decisions to be made. Even the most amicable divorces tend to get a little tense around the issue of spousal maintenance, also known as alimony. Every state has rules about determining ongoing financial support but that doesn’t mean there is a simple formula….
Separation and divorce are complicated, lengthy processes and by the time you are ready to proceed with legal formalities, a spouse may have moved out of state. People often worry that they must remain in the same state to complete the divorce process but this is actually not true. Although every state has different laws…
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged experience. Even in exceptionally amicable situations, it is important to acknowledge the wide range of emotions that come with divorce, including grief. Even when it is your choice to divorce or circumstances are so contentious you cannot wait for your divorce to be complete, grief is an incredibly…
Divorce is challenging in the most optimal of circumstances but when one spouse is struggling with addiction, the process can be substantially more challenging. Addictions of any kind, whether to substances such as alcohol and drugs or behaviors such as gambling, have a profound effect on not only the addict but their family and friends…
Even in the best and most amicable of divorces, most people will experience some degree of anger. Anger is a natural part of the grieving process and, if your divorce is less-than-amicable, as many are, your anger can become consuming. Not only is it hard to be filled with anger, but feelings of anger during…
Even in the best of circumstances, divorce is hard. It is often emotionally and financially draining, as well as time-consuming. Whether you simply don’t want to see your soon-to-be-ex, you are extremely busy, or one of you has moved to another state, getting a divorce in-person can be A LOT. What many people do not…
When a decision to divorce has been made, the next step is determining how you will divorce. There are a few different ways to get a divorce and because every circumstance is unique, which way is best for a couple to divorce is highly individual and depends on many factors. If you have decided to…
When divorcing, there are many unknowns and both spouses often wonder how child support is calculated. The amount a spouse will be responsible to pay in child support to the other spouse depends on various factors such as income, number of children, age of children, and other circumstances such as childcare costs, extracurricular activities/sports, and…
The process of getting a divorce is painful and often includes a long and costly battle in court. If you want to avoid this, a mediator can help you. In divorce mediation, mediators act as neutral third parties and help couples come to an agreement on the terms of their divorce. 5 Tips for Working…
The divorce rate in America is about 44 percent. This means that nearly half of the couples who a spurred to spend their lives together by love end up disconnecting from each other over time. This process often takes years to play out and, as a result, the emotional aspect of divorce, when it is…
Going through a divorce can be stressful. Opting for mediation could make the process much less onerous. Here are three important advantages of using mediation instead of litigation. Make Divorce Less Expensive When people hire attorneys to represent them in divorces, legal costs can really add up. If you are paying counsel by the hour,…
