What are the first concerns that spring to mind when you consider a divorce? If you have children, then custody will likely be your primary concern. If you do not, it is probably financial worries that dominate your immediate thinking. While those are the two big...
Most people have heard about divorces of extremely wealthy couples where the lesser-earning spouse seeks a significant amount of alimony to maintain the “standard of living” they’ve gotten used to during the marriage. While the amount of monthly alimony being sought...
If you have more than one child, estate planning will be more difficult. When there is just one person, you can leave them everything. Anything they do not like, they can do with as they please. Yet, when there are two or more, you need to make decisions. What’s more,...
The most painful part of the aftermath of a divorce is the effect that shared parenting time has on the divorced couple’s children. Children need a solid and stable relationship with both of their parents in order to thrive and overcome the trauma of the divorce....
When you are getting divorced, you will benefit greatly from legal advocacy. However, it is not enough to tell your representative that you plan to get a divorce. The person responsible for protecting your rights and assuring a fair settlement needs to know the...
If you are married to someone who you believe is a narcissist, then you may be in a position where you want to seek a divorce. It’s reasonable to want to divorce someone who you no longer love or get along with, but while you’re realistic about the situation, your...
Children are generally not mature enough to decide the main things in a divorce, such as with whom they live. However, asking them what they want and granting them some of those wishes can help make it easier for them. If you ask most small children what they want,...
You weren’t expecting to get a divorce, but when your spouse approached you and told you that they wanted one, you really had no choice. Now, you’ve found yourself in a tough position. You have a job, but it’s not going to support the kind of lifestyle you could have...
Many people who file for divorce tell themselves that they will never get married again. Experiencing the end of a marriage is traumatic on its own, and divorce can be an absolutely miserable experience. Still, as the pain of your last relationship dulls, you may find...
Raising kids is expensive, and it does not get any cheaper when they legally become adults. The year your child turns 18 will likely be the year that they finish high school and start college. Even if they are a year ahead or behind that standard schedule, the need to...