Divorce

If you’re going through a divorce and you have a prenuptial agreement, odds are that you’re counting on the significant protections that it offers you. Maybe you’ve used it to protect your interest in a business that you own or to ensure that an inheritance stays in...

Your life turns upside down when your spouse tells you that they are filing for divorce. But it is not just the end of the marriage. They also tell you that they are not comfortable living together during the divorce process, so you have to move out and find somewhere...

When the court orders one parent to pay child support to the other, the hope is that things will go smoothly and they will make these monthly payments moving forward. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Some parents refuse to pay or fall behind on their...

Parents don't like to see their children hurt. It's particularly painful when the parents are the ones causing the pain. It's easy to put off telling your kids that their parents are divorcing. But waiting too long can sometimes make a bad situation worse. The where...

When you’re going through a divorce, you’d probably prefer to make a clean break with your spouse – but that isn’t always possible. You may not be able to immediately move out of your shared residence for any number of reasons. So, how do you set boundaries and keep...

Parents should talk to their children about their divorce together because it gives a united front. It can be more manageable for children to come to terms with divorce when they have both parents telling them they are going their separate ways, but they still love...

In a general sense, commingling is when two things get mixed together. They have been commingled and it can be difficult to sort them apart again. When it comes to divorce, this term is most often used when talking about separate property and marital property. In some...

Divorce can be a challenging process; therefore, it can be a relief for couples to know that their divorce doesn’t necessarily have to be contentious and drawn out. Couples can explore a much less complicated approach than litigation — uncontested divorce. This type...

You may notice certain behaviors or financial activities by your spouse that could indicate marital asset dissipation or the intentional depletion of marital assets in anticipation of divorce.  When this happens, it’s crucial to act quickly to protect your financial...

At some point, every married couple faces difficulties. These can range from minor to severe, but how a couple overcomes these challenges shapes the future of the relationship. One of the most important aspects of any relationship is communication. Without this, a...