If you are getting divorced, property division may occupy a considerable amount of your time and attention. When making decisions about property division, there are a few things divorcing parties should take into consideration. Divorce and Property Division: Assets Divided in Divorce Prenuptial agreements and premarital property issues aside, most couples have items of value […]
Read MorePaul Simon famously wrote about 50 ways to leave your lover, including:You just slip out the back, JackMake a new plan, StanYou don’t need to be coy, RoyJust get yourself freeHop on the bus, GusYou don’t need to discuss muchJust drop off the key, LeeBut ending a marriage isn’t just about how one gets out […]
Read MoreWhen someone starts considering divorce proceedings, it is natural they will have a lot of questions. While not every possible question can be predicted, below we present some of the more common questions people have about their divorce, as well as answers to those questions. Of course, every situation is different. Your specific case may […]
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements Defined A prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital agreement, is a legally binding document created with the rights and responsibilities of a couple in mind. Prenuptial agreements are written before a couple marries, and may address a host of issues relevant to the couple. Postnuptial agreements are entered into after the couple marries. […]
Read MoreOften times, couples who are divorcing are focused on the task at hand. However, the divorce process takes a long time, and being divorced will last much longer. It is a good idea for couples who share children or even have friends in common to decide on how they want to set boundaries during and […]
Read MoreDivorce is often one of the most painful times in a person’s life. No one gets married planning on divorcing later. When couples divorce, sometimes things are said in anger. Sometimes those things are communicated privately, and other times, they are said publicly, to a friend or confidant, or in legal papers. Many times, people […]
Read MoreSome parents find the transition from married parenting to co-parenting as single partners quite easy. Other parents are not so lucky. In an arena where hurt feelings and a sense of betrayal are quite common, communicating about the children can be filled with heartache, anger, a lack of trust, and other emotions that sometimes come […]
Read MoreAs the new school year starts, many kids are thinking about sports participation. Whether a child shows interest in fall sports at school, or prefers a year round traveling team, sports participation offers many benefits. Sports can increase a child’s coordination and physical strength. But sports also improves mood and can increase self confidence. Sports […]
Read MoreWhen couples divorce, it is easy to get sucked in to the emotional side of the decision. Unfortunately, when people make decisions based on emotion rather than based on reason, they sometimes make a less rational choice, or one that is not in their own best interests. Here are some financial dos and don’ts to […]
Read MoreWhen people meet with a divorce attorney for the first time, they often ask about character witnesses. They wonder if they will need witnesses, how many, who would be best to call, et cetera. The good news is, most cases do not go to trial, and therefore, in most cases, character witnesses are not needed. […]
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