If you were to ask people why they got married, the answers they provide often include an intangible emotional awareness of how important the other person is to them or their desire to be with that individual. In many ways, divorce is similar. Some people divorce for...
Domestic violence is a serious issue in the United States, and many people fail to understand the scope of the problem. Many families get torn apart because one spouse may be unable to manage negative emotions in a healthy manner and instead takes their feelings out...
Your home is a huge part of your life. Aside from the sentimental value it likely holds, you and your spouse may have put significant financial efforts into your home over the years. Some couples spend as much as 30% of their average monthly income on their mortgages,...
Regardless of whether you and your spouse are getting along, you will want to protect your kids during your divorce. It’s in your children’s best interests to consider your long-term arrangements before submitting your proposed parenting plan to a court. Think about...
There are many aspects of a child custody arrangement that must be worked out between divorcing parents. To develop a child custody agreement, parents will have to agree on legal and physical custody of their child and must remain focused on what is in the best...
The first time your spouse struck you, you might have blamed yourself. When it continued, you understood that you were not the problem. You were not a problem at all. You were the victim of domestic violence, and you needed protection. It is time to take control of...
When it comes to property division, a lot of the focus is on marital assets. This is understandable. After all, you want to ensure that you’re getting your fair share of the marital estate. But while marital assets can provide you with a certain amount of financial...
Social media is a great way to keep up with friends and family. We share or read about the kids’ triumphs, personal setbacks, and just about anything in-between, so some will turn to Facebook, Instagram or other platforms to share or seek solace during a divorce....
During your marriage, you and your spouse likely acquired property and assets together. From your home to your vehicles, from collectibles to financial accounts, your marital estate may be significant. Yet, if you two are now divorcing, you will have to divide these...
Your marital union ruptured, and your spouse moved out of the house. You tried several sessions of therapy, hoping to salvage your marriage. However, the “temporary” fix from that experience did not last. You think long and hard about your next steps, considering your...