When dividing assets, the court tries to be as equitable as possible, meaning both spouses tend to receive assets in an amount that is close to equal. The parties tend to use assets of larger value to negotiate. If one spouse agrees to let the other have the marital residence with a large amount of
Read More...Collaborative divorce is one of the newer options in family law in the past few years. This type of process is less of a fight for couples and more of a way of troubleshooting and problem-solving issues. What is Collaborative Divorce? In a collaborative divorce, settlements address the needs of both parties, allowing them to
Read More...The common opinion is that Valentine’s Day sucks if you’re single. Those do not dare celebrate the holiday without a partner, because why would they? It’s for those that are married, dating or engaged, right? Well, we’re here to tell you that you CAN have a great Valentine’s Day if you’re divorced, widowed, or just
Read More...COVID-19 has presented new challenges for parents trying to navigate co-parenting and a blended family. Here are four tips for surviving this new normal: Communicate Often Whether it’s during a pandemic or not, making sure that everyone is on the same page is crucial. Throughout this time, especially, it’s important to over-communicate with your ex-spouse
Read More...When most people think of a divorce, they envision fights and contention. But for some couples, that’s far from the truth as they’re able to handle their divorce proceedings on their own and without litigation. Instead, they rely on mediation, negotiations, and other forms of resolution options to come to an agreement on how their
Read More...For some people, a divorce can be a good thing. They handle things civilly and are able to move forward and co-exist. For others, that’s not the case. It’s stressful, emotionally taxing, tense, and difficult before, during, and after the divorce. And, when kids are in the equation, things become even more complicated and stressful.
Read More...The holiday season is stressful as it is, but when you throw in a new normal following a divorce and top it off with navigating the uncharted territories of traveling as a blended family, it can border on chaotic. But, despite all of this, no matter the situation, when kids are involved, you want
Read More...Divorce proceedings can be a confusing time in any person’s life and there are many questions that need to be answered to provide clarity on the matters at hand. From tax deductions to the difference between a legal separation and a divorce, in this blog post, we’re covering five divorce questions that are commonly
Read More...Nobody said that co-parenting would be easy. But, you got a divorce for a reason and when kids are involved, you have to learn how to collaborate with your ex and keep your kids’ best interests at the forefront of everything you do. Whether you’re just beginning your co-parenting journey or need a
Read More...Getting a divorce is a difficult journey that’s filled with uncertainty. While some aspects of divorce are black and white, there are other factors that are blurred and cause confusion. Divorce is complicated but it doesn’t have to be overcomplicated. In this blog post, we’re debunking five of the most common divorce myths that leave
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