Family Law

If you made the decision to divorce your spouse, you may be concerned about your financial future. This is especially true for spouses who earn less or are not currently employed. An amicable split can sometimes turn argumentative once money enters the discussion, as it may have done with conversations during a marriage. What can spouses who are not the…

The emotions that you feel when you are going through a divorce will likely vary greatly. You need to be sure that you are handling these appropriately. One thing that you shouldn’t do is allow your emotions to rule the decisions that you are making. It might help if you take a step back before you make choices now. We…

Children look forward to spending time with their parents. This is even true for teens who act like their parents are an embarrassment. When you are going through a divorce, you need to find ways to spend as much time as you can with your kids when they are with you. The issue here is finding the balance between doing…

When you have to go to family court, you might have a lot on your mind. What you should wear might not be on the top of the list, but you should know that this is actually an important consideration. Here are several tips that might help you to ensure that what you are wearing is appropriate: Wear business casual…

As the year winds down, this is the time when most people decide to re-evaluate what’s going on in their lives. If you’ve gone through a divorce it might be worth revisiting where you stand in regard to your agreements. Your divorce agreement is not written in stone. Most courts understand that circumstances tend to change for people after a…

When you are going through a divorce, there are many aspects of life that you will have to rethink. Your budget, living arrangements, parenting time and property division are all things to consider. As you go through the legal process, you will make decisions about many of these that might impact your future. Making sure you carefully consider each option…

Thinking about how you are going to live as a single parent can seem harrowing at some points. One of the best things you can do for yourself in these instances is to make all the plans you can for handling things solo. As you are doing this, you have to ensure that your choices are in line with the…

The first holiday season after a divorce is challenging for many people. You might be surprised by the range of emotions that come up during this time of year, even if you were the one who wanted to end the marriage. Finding ways to make it through this year is important, so be sure you think carefully about what you…

The process of separation and divorce can often result in a challenging relationship between former spouses. For couples who are also parents, no matter how difficult the dynamics may be, the top priority has to be the children. Shared custody arrangements for former spouses who find it difficult to get along can bring strain to the family dynamics. If you…

Parenting a child who doesn’t live with you full-time can be a big challenge. When you consider that children thrive on consistency, you can understand why some parents choose to co-parent. That way, rules and expectations typically remain about the same from one house to the other. We know that this isn’t always easy for the parents to accomplish, but…