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What if I Don’t Want a Divorce But My Spouse Does?
April 22, 2022
Even when both spouses agree to end the marriage, divorce can still be difficult. If one spouse wants a divorce and the other doesn’t, filing for divorce can feel like a betrayal and will often catch one spouse completely off guard. If you don’t want a divorce but your spouse does, there is not much […]
How Far Apart Can Parents Live From Each Other and Still Have Joint Custody?
April 6, 2022
Divorced parents face unique challenges, even after you’ve had time to settle into your separate lives. If one parent gets an opportunity that would require a move, the other parent can feel that their children are being taken away from them. There is no hard rule about how far parents can live from each other […]
How to Protect Your Credit Through Filing for Divorce
March 23, 2022
Filing for divorce isn’t just an emotional experience, it’s a logistical one as well. Marriage is a financial partnership, and filing for divorce divides that partnership. While many think of divorce as simply splitting up your marital assets, you also need to consider what will happen to your debt, credit, and overall financial picture. Knowing […]
Can My Tax Return Be Held if I’m Late Paying Child Support?
March 9, 2022
Child support is often a part of the child custody agreement, but not every parent responsible for paying is consistent with their payments. Sometimes circumstances change and the parent responsible for paying child support has trouble doing so. Sometimes disagreements between co-parents can cause payment delays out of spite, but both scenarios are in violation […]
How is Joint Custody Factored into a Child Custody Agreement?
February 24, 2022
Having a fair and civil child custody agreement is often the biggest concern parents have when filing for divorce. Negotiating the legal and financial world of joint custody and child support can be overwhelming and emotional. Parents want the best for their children and certainly do not want them to be hurt by a divorce. […]
What Happens to Our Debt in a Divorce?
February 16, 2022
You may be prepared to split your assets when filing for divorce, but knowing what will happen to your debt is just as important during the divorce process. Divorce has many financial implications, and it’s a good idea to know and understand what to expect.
What are the Factors for Determining Spousal Support in a Divorce?
January 26, 2022
When married couples divorce, they often find themselves wading through a complicated financial split as well as a personal split. In some cases, the court will determine that one spouse is entitled to spousal support, which is more commonly known as alimony. Many couples who are new to the process wonder how the amount is […]
What is Community Property in a Divorce?
January 12, 2022
Filing for divorce is more than simply splitting the marriage, it is splitting everything. All assets and debts will be divided during the divorce proceedings, but sometimes this can be complicated by individual property and community property. Most courts will use the rule of equitable distribution, meaning that each spouse will receive a fair portion […]
How Are Pensions and Retirement Accounts Divided in a Divorce?
December 27, 2021
A divorce can be one of the most challenging situations to deal with in life, not only on an emotional level, but on a financial one as well. There are countless financial matters that you’ll need to take care of if you’re planning on filing a divorce from your partner. One of the more complicated […]
Your Guide to Helping Children Through the Divorce Process
December 10, 2021
Filing for divorce is stressful, and for most parents, considering the impact that divorce will have on their children makes things even more stressful. The process can be bumpy, but with open communication, you can help your children understand the situation and know what to expect.