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Divorces are not easy. They are emotional, stressful, and often involve many financial expenses. If you are planning a divorce, you may feel overwhelmed when thinking about all of the different factors that you will have to sort through – from spousal and child support to distribution of property and life insurance. Because of these […]
Many couples who are experiencing difficulties in their marriage consider separating from their spouse before taking that drastic next step of getting a divorce. They may try to take time apart to sort out their differences in hope that they can come together again to reconcile their marriage – especially if their marriage is more […]
There are many hardships that people may think about when the topic of divorce comes up – that of sharing custody of your children, splitting your assets, and dealing with the emotional side of things, especially if you believe you were treated unfairly, subjected to abuse, or if your spouse was not faithful in your […]
Life after divorce can be scary if you do not know what to expect, and for many, that may be the case. If you are approaching a divorce and feel like you do not know what is ahead for you, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family is to […]
Many divorcing couples have a laundry list of items that they know will be a part of their divorce communications and settlement – their children, house, cars, family business, vacation rental, 401K, etc. However, one item that many people do not think to add to this list is the subject of college for their children. […]
If you own a business and you are heading into a divorce, you are most likely wondering how you and your business will be affected by the divorce. Outcomes of divorces that include joint business ownership vary based on several components. Considerations and results will be unique to the situation. This is not a one […]
While marriage can be rewarding, it is something that often needs a lot of work and can have its own set of challenges. Similarly, while a family business can be successful, it does not always go smoothly and can take a lot of work from all parties involved. When you combine both a marriage and […]
When someone thinks of a divorce, they may think of an expensive, drawn-out court battle where important marital property or economic claims are at stake. Many do not know that there is another option that might be better suited to their needs and situation. Instead of going to court, consider divorce mediation. Mediation allows you […]
Prior to making a final decision to seek a divorce, many spouses who experience marital troubles separate or live separate and apart. Living separate and apart or being separated can occur while living in the same residence if there has been a cessation of the marital relationship and communication that the parties are separating. There […]
It is not uncommon for someone to be unaware of the ins and outs of divorce unless they work with the subject on a day-to-day basis. Because of this, if a divorce is something you are considering, you likely have many questions such as: what is involved with a divorce, how are the family assets […]
