If you and your spouse are in the middle of divorce proceedings and you suddenly lose your job, this can complicate the process. Even if you handle your divorce through mediation, there are significant expenses associated with a divorce, so the loss of income can make a difficult situation even more complicated. More couples filed for […]
During a divorce, are financial issues that will need to be resolved, as well as complex custody issues if the couple has children. If the divorce becomes contentious and the couple has a difficult time resolving their issues, the divorce negotiations may need to be settled in court. This can be a time-consuming and expensive process. Couples […]
A significant percentage of divorces involve children. Children can be affected by divorce, but there are steps parents can take to help them adjust. Research shows that a successful co-parenting partnership between the parents can provide the stability and consistency that children need to develop and thrive after their parents divorce. Co-parenting is where both parents assume […]
Unfortunately, when tensions are running high in divorce, people who are normally reasonable can become irrational. Some spouses will resort to a range of tactics to try to punish the other spouse, from restricting time with children, to negotiating for control over certain assets. If the divorce is particularly acrimonious, a spouse may go to extreme […]
Among all the changes that come when a couple goes through a divorce, parents often say sharing their child’s birthday is one of the biggest adjustments they must make. If you are newly divorced, you may be wondering how to celebrate your child’s next birthday as coparents. Even if you want to spend the day […]
Midlife divorce, or so-called gray divorce, rates are on the rise. In fact, the divorce rate among people over 50 has doubled over the past two decades. For many people, midlife is a catalyst for making major life changes. It is a time when many people take stock of their lives and feel a sense […]
Divorce is a complex undertaking, one that involves many details and documents. It is not as simple as just signing on the dotted line. There are matters of division of property, alimony, and child custody and child support that must be determined. And the reality is, it is not uncommon for one or both parties […]
An unmarried parent who uses lies and manipulation to turn their child against their ex-spouse can face harsh consequences in child custody decisions. Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a real and serious disorder that not only damages the parent-child relationship, but also severely impacts the child’s mental health. If your ex-spouse has tried to undermine […]
The path to divorce is never simple. And when spouses own a family business together, the process becomes even more complicated. Couples contemplating divorce often think about the family home, bank accounts, and retirement funds. However, they often overlook their family-owned business, which can be the most challenging asset to distribute. It takes exceptional legal […]
By Jake Jenkinson Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s contentious divorce matter is not new news; however, there has been a recent update regarding their acrimonious custody dispute. Specifically, it was recently reported that Brad Pitt’s request for joint custody has been granted over the objection of Angelina Jolie who sought sole custody based on alleged […]
