You may have expected your spouse to be upset about your divorce, but you probably didn’t expect them to suddenly become so hostile about dividing up the marital assets. While most divorcing couples hope for an amicable split, some spouses will resort to...
When considering divorce, most couples are faced with the daunting prospect of going through a complex legal process that may involve conflict and leads to prolonged emotional distress. The thought of going to court can be overwhelmingly costly and further strain...
Co-parents sometimes disagree about how child support payments can be used. The parent who is paying, for example, may dispute some of the uses or feel that the other parent is using the money for themselves instead of for the child. In order to avoid these disputes,...
You may have heard of people around you or celebrities who live apart but are still married. Why would a couple go through a legal separation but not file for divorce? Here are four common reasons: To ascertain if they want a divorce A significant percentage of...
When parents divorce and one parent is required to pay child support, this support typically ends when the child turns 18. Some parents will agree to support their child through college, of course. However, it’s not required under the law. Other children have physical...
Navigating child custody and visitation after the divorce can be difficult. When your ex starts seeing someone, you may be concerned. If you have reason to believe that your ex’s new partner could be a threat to your child’s well-being or is a bad influence on them,...
As a parent, you have a duty to care and provide for your child until they can fend for themselves. And most often, this is what happens. However, when parents divorce or separate, the family court might get involved when determining how the child will be provided...
While legal battles might seem like the default option in divorce, there are instances where considering mediation can be a game-changer. Unlike traditional litigation, mediation is a collaborative approach where a neutral third party oversees communication and...
After the breakup of a first marriage, a person often finds love again and decides to get married for a second time. There are several reasons, such as personal growth, a desire for companionship or an opportunity for an honest and authentic relationship. However, for...
Going through a divorce is a challenging situation that impacts the parents as well as their children. While it’s usually not a good idea to stay in a marriage because of the children, it’s vital for parents to work as a team to raise the children. It's not always...
