Divorce Decree Modifications During the divorce process, finances, property and other possessions and assets are divided, arrangements are made, and then the divorce is finalized. But what happens if there is a life circumstance change or some other reason that prompts a need to change the divorce decree? Can you actually change the divorce decree…
Divorce makes people face a lot of uncomfortable conversations and make a lot of big life decisions. Dividing finances is not as straightforward as dividing money in bank accounts or retirement accounts. One thing couples often do not think about before they enter divorce mediation is life insurance – how does a life insurance policy…
Whether a divorce is completely amicable or highly contentious, it is an emotional situation for everyone. Most people will grieve the life of which they had dreamed of having, grieve the loss of love, grieve the loss of social standing, grieve the loss of a family dynamic for your children, etc. Grief can be both…
It is the unfortunate reality that addiction impacts many families and can be a major factor in the decision to divorce. Many times, an individual is not aware of their spouse’s addiction at the time of marriage, or the addiction develops during marriage. Because of this, the addiction was not ‘part of the agreement’ or…
The Complicated Emotions of Divorce No matter what type of divorce you are experiencing, any time a couple decides to divorce, there are many different emotional layers involved in the process. There is often mistrust and anger in divorce, but even the most amicable of divorces will have many different layers of emotions and those…
If you watch a dramatic television show you will often see that one of the first things someone should do when getting divorced is ‘lawyer up.’ By ‘lawyer up’ they usually mean to get a ferocious attorney that will take your ex for all they are worth. And, while that type of revenge may sound…
Post-Nuptial Mediation Whether they have them or not, most people have heard of pre-nuptial agreements. These agreements are designed to protect the assets of both individuals in the event of a divorce. Pre-nuptial agreements are legally binding documents that are signed before marriage. But, did you know that there is such a thing as a…
Developing a custody arrangement, child support, and a parenting plan during divorce is common and many cases are fairly straightforward. But, if unmarried parents decide to separate and need to establish a parenting agreement, including custody and child support, the process can be a little more complicated. Rather than arguing in court and getting into…
Regardless of the circumstances, divorce can often feel like a death. While there might be many reasons you are pursuing a divorce, it also represents the end of one chapter of life and the beginning of a new chapter. Grief can easily creep in, even when you least expect it, but there are ways to…
Most divorces, even the most amicable, involve some degree of anger. Individuals may not even realize how much anger is controlling their actions and choices during divorce. Divorce mediation is one of the most amicable and effective ways to get a divorce while managing anger but many people mistakenly think they are ‘too angry’ for…
When it comes to divorce, there is often a lot of discussion about how custody will be split, how assets will be divided, etc. But, there is another topic that must be determined in many divorces – what will happen to the family pet after a divorce? For many couples, determining who will keep a…
Get a quick, easy, and inexpensive divorce online. Sounds great, right? There is just one problem, divorce is a complicated legal process and online divorces are simply something you should avoid at all costs. While the sound of a $30,000+ divorce may send you into shock and running for the computer, take your hand off…
