When you file for divorce, all property and assets acquired during your marriage are subject to division. Many couples go through this process in good faith, disclosing all their financial information. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some individuals...
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Potential options for child custody
Splitting up time with the children can be complicated when you get divorced, and what the court decides certainly will depend on the unique factors of your own relationship. No two marriages are the same, but the court will always address the child’s best interests....
Is your business divorce-proof?
Imagine your business is being jeopardized by a divorce. Scary thought, right? Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to divorce-proof your business. First, having a solid business plan in place can help to demonstrate to the court that the business is a...
Mistakes to avoid during your divorce
Even in situations when you and your spouse agree it is time to divorce, it can be a complicated and emotional process. Stress, anger and even sadness may cause you to make mistakes that impact the divorce case. Knowing what they are is the best way to avoid common...
3 tips for more successful co-parenting
Parents who are going through a divorce must ensure that they’re making decisions that are in the best interests of the children. One decision you’ll have to make if you’re going through this situation is what type of parenting arrangement you want to use. For some...
If your ex is a dreamer, how long do you have to support them?
It’s not that your spouse can’t work. It’s just that they get so caught up in their dreams that they don’t work – or at least at anything that earns them an income. Maybe they’re determined to be an influencer and spend most of their time cultivating a largely...
A pending divorce requires specific actions
Sometimes spouses reach a point where they know that the marriage is over and they must begin living separate lives. One spouse may even move out of the marital home and begin living in their own residence. However, divorces can take some time to resolve. It could be...
3 manipulation tactics a narcissist uses during divorce
Divorcing a narcissist requires the utmost preparation. Their qualities, which include grandiosity, lack of empathy, a chronic need for admiration and a chronic sense of entitlement, will be majorly expressed during the divorce. Such behaviors lead to manipulation,...
What happens to marital debt after a divorce?
Most couples make long-term financial decisions that may involve taking on a considerable amount of debt. When they decide to go separate ways, dividing such debt between them is not as easy. Mortgages, car loans, medical debt and other joint financial obligations...
Weaponizing mediation to delay a divorce
As opposed to divorce litigation, mediation is meant to be a more peaceful and cooperative process where two divorcing spouses work out their issues and negotiate various aspects of their dissolution. However, many spouses see it as a way control the process, if only...