Going through a divorce is a difficult and complex process, especially when the desire for separation is not mutual between spouses. When one spouse wants a divorce but the other wants to stay together, emotions can run very high and there can be a lot of uncertainty, making an already challenging process even more challenging….
One of the hardest parts of any divorce is dividing assets. If you and your spouse own a home, it is likely one of the biggest assets you own which makes determining what to do with it particularly challenging. Deciding who gets the house is not only an emotionally challenging task but with inflation and…
Although no divorce is easy, the idea of going through a high-conflict divorce can seem daunting and overwhelming. When the tension is particularly high with a couple prone to conflict, it tends to lead to prolonged court battles, making the divorce process emotionally and financially draining. But, there is a more productive, efficient, and amicable…
Marriages encounter challenges for various reasons but, when divorce seems inevitable, many couples jump straight to filing for divorce without considering alternative options. Legal separation is a good option for couples who are not yet ready to formally divorce because it allows them to live apart and address their issues. During a period of legal…
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…
When a married couple divorces, child custody agreements are standard practice. But, when unmarried couples with children separate, establishing custody arrangements should not just be done with an oral agreement, a legal agreement is essential just as it is with divorce. The easiest and most cost-effective way for unmarried parents to establish a binding and…
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…
If you are using mediation for your divorce, a big aspect of the sessions will regard finances, including how to divide cash, assets, and debt. Whether you are paying by the hour or a flat fee for the process, it will go quicker and smoother if you prepare for the sessions ahead of time. Understanding…
Marriage is a partnership that sometimes, for one reason or another, dissolves into divorce. As hurtful and frustrating as the divorce process is, the time that it takes to decide on divorce or legal separation can be just as bad. At Out-of-Court solutions, we know that sometimes there are signs that the situation is becoming…