As a parent and someone who is going through a divorce, your priority is doing anything you can to help your children get through these changes. You want them to be in a positive situation and to have a healthy relationship with both of their parents, you and your...
You’ve probably heard about celebrity couples having confidentiality agreements as part of their divorce. You may not think you need that. After all, the tabloids probably aren’t interested in why your marriage is ending or the terms of your property division or...
Do you know what it takes to emerge from a divorce with your mental health (relatively) intact? It takes intense concentration, attention to small details, patience, time, strength and more. You must focus on your end goals when protecting your property and custody...
Divorce or separation can be an overwhelming experience for the entire family. It is not uncommon for adults to be carried away with emotions, grief and disappointment following the breakdown of the relationship. Divorce can also hit teenage children very hard. As a...
If you are a divorcing parent, you might know that a judge will look to act in the child’s best interests when awarding custody. However, you might not understand what that means. Separating what you want from what your child needs can be tricky for any parent,...
Divorces often start with the words, “We need to talk.” Yet, if you are parents, the need to talk does not suddenly stop once you finalize your divorce. You need to keep talking for years to come to raise your child. Communicating with your ex can be extremely...
There is little worse than feeling trapped in an unhappy relationship. Divorce can solve that and pave the way for a happier future. Yet, that newfound happiness might not happen immediately, and you need to be prepared for things getting worse before they get better....
However much you dream about your living circumstances after your divorce, first you need to work out where you will live during the divorce. Each couple’s living requirements and financial realities will be different, but here are some options to consider:...
When a marriage or romantic relationship that involves a child comes to an end, the couple (through the court) will work out a parenting plan that serves the best interest of the child. Thus, unless ruled otherwise by the court, every parent deserves to build and...
Divorce can have a significant effect on your retirement plans. It means you no longer have someone to share it with, and you will have less money to fund it with. You can of course find a new partner and earn more money, but you still need to understand what happens...
