There was a time when divorce was largely frowned upon and viewed as a last resort and adversarial process. While there are certainly still contentious divorces and stigma, this is starting to shift. Spouses are realizing that they no longer have to stay in an unhappy...
Family Law
What happens to pets in divorce?
To a large degree, divorce usually consists of two different processes: child custody and asset division. The financial assets and tangible possessions that the couple owns will be divided between the two of them, and custody time with children will usually be split,...
Getting ready for divorce mediation
Divorce, even under the best of circumstances, is stressful. Divorce is particularly stressful when the couple cannot agree on sticky issues like property division, child custody and parenting time and child and spousal support. Add to these the legal cost associated...
2 reasons you should at least try divorce mediation
While most of what you hear about divorces in the press relates to litigation, people have been using mediation to finalize their marriages for a long time, and it's more common than you might realize. Yet, if you do not know much about it, you might feel apprehensive...
Parenting time activities to consider after divorce
Spending time with your kids after a divorce is exciting, particularly when you are not the custodial parent. With the right measures, it's possible to co-parent and raise your kids successfully with your ex. However, it can be challenging to know how to spend time...
Can you celebrate Christmas together after divorce?
On their own, divorced couples would likely never consider having a holiday celebration together, such as getting together on Christmas. But for divorced parents, they understand that the Christmas holidays are very special for their children. They may be wondering –...
January has a reputation for divorce
January is the start of a new year, and it’s a chance for many people to start fresh. They make resolutions, they set goals and they try to stick to them. They want to improve their lives and make big changes. Sure, they could do this any time during the year, but the...
Tips for traveling by air alone with your child over the holidays
If you’re flying with your child over the holidays for the first time since your separation or divorce, you might encounter more questions than anticipated from Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents or employees at other security checkpoints. Some...
Rules for social media during your divorce
Getting a divorce is something that can be an extremely delicate and complex process to navigate. A single mistake or oversight can be enough to cost you dearly in matters such as custody agreements, asset division, and child support and alimony. One of the most...
Are your in-laws making your divorce more difficult?
Your long-term relationship has come to an end. This is something that can be very difficult to come to terms with. Fortunately, the end of a relationship can also be viewed as a new beginning and both you and your spouse can come through the other side eventually....