How do I best plan and prepare for getting a divorce?
When you reach the decision to file for divorce, the path ahead is often diluted and overwhelming. However, once you know divorce is coming, you can do several things in advance to prepare yourself and make the coming months a lot easier on yourself and your family. Get your finances in order: Everyone involved in […]
10 Signs that It’s Time to File for Divorce
Every marriage has its ups and downs. It will always require work, and it will never be smooth sailing “til death do you part.” But sometimes, there comes the point when the work outweighs the rewards, and the thought of staying in your marriage is terrifying. If this is where you’re at, you may be […]
How to Know Whether Your Marriage is Headed for a Crisis
It happens to everyone: marriage is wonderful, romantic, happy…and then “suddenly” it’s not. There’s no denying that even the best of relationships will have their fair share of issues. But how do you know if you’re past issues and heading toward a full-blown marriage crisis? If you’re feeling stuck and frustrated with your marriage, here are […]
Co-Parenting During COVID-19: How to Make it Work
While many divorced parents have a stable custody arrangement in place for normal life, the Coronavirus has brought a whole new set of factors into play. Most parents never think of developing a crisis plan, but as 2020 has shown, it’s always good to be prepared. If you and your ex are struggling to figure […]
Spousal Support – What You Need to Know about Alimony
How Much Alimony Are You Entitled to Receive? Spousal Support (also commonly referred to as alimony and maintenance) is one of the many factors of your divorce that a judge will determine for you. This step can be scary, especially if you’re the spouse that makes less (or no money). However, rest assured that your […]
How to settle my divorce out of court
Hiring a Divorce attorney doesn’t have to be an expensive, drawn-out experience. In fact, you might don’t need it at all. If you and your spouse are amicable, there is a much better option than taking your case to court: settling. Settling allows you and your spouse to draw up the terms of your divorce […]
What is an Uncontested Divorce?
You just had your divorce consultation and you are hoping for a clean and simple divorce? It’s actually possible—if you and your spouse are parting on good terms. For married couples who’ve both decided that it’s time to move on and they want to part as friends, filing for an uncontested divorce with your lawyer can save you […]
How can divorced families be healthy families?
To many, the word “divorce” brings up images of loud arguments, messy separations, and kids with guilt-induced anxiety. If you just hired a divorce attorney, your story does not have to include this frustrating cliché. As you work toward building your new, happy lifestyle, follow these essential steps to make sure that your foundation is […]
How Long Does the Divorce Process Take?
If you’ve decided to file for divorce, it’s natural for you to want it completed as quickly as possible. However, divorce is a complicated legal process, and you need to be prepared for a potentially long timespan. While this can be frustrating, you have to understand that you’ll have many details to work through before […]
How to Keep Your Divorce Moving Forward During the Pandemic
If you wanted to file for divorce this year, you may have hit an untimely roadblock: coronavirus. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced the entire society to shut down, courts included. This is undoubtedly a frustrating event for those wanting to have their divorces finalized quickly. However, you may not be quite as stuck as you initially […]