Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
Divorce proceedings involve making numerous major changes. The spouses have to plan to live separately. They also have to divide their financial resources and parental responsibilities. Certain assets demand more attention and consideration than others. One spouse may...
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce is challenging in a host of different ways. Commonly, one of those challenges involves managing the logistics of sharing children’s belongings. If you co-parent – or will be newly co-parenting – with your ex, chances are that...
After a divorce, if you and your former spouse share custody of your child, you have to follow the court order. The child custody order may say that you swap physical custody every other week, for instance, while you have to work together to make major decisions for...
Divorce mediation is an alternative to the long and often contentious process of litigation. It provides a more cooperative approach, allowing both parties to work together with a mediator to reach mutually acceptable agreements. While divorce mediation may be...
If you have chosen to use mediation to end your marriage, then you have already taken a positive step toward making the divorce simpler. Couples who mediate their divorce tend to finalize things much sooner than those who litigate, thereby saving themselves money as...
The courts don’t always “get it right.” In their quest to uphold the rights of both parents, judges may unintentionally safeguard the rights of a parent who may not be fit, or who may simply not be an emotionally healthy individual. If you’re sharing parenting rights...
Suppose you’ve been enduring domestic violence in your marriage; you may be relieved by the fact that your partner hardly ever targets the children. Unfortunately, this is no cause for relief because your children can be affected by the violence as long as they...
Some divorcing couples find it relatively easy to divide their property. They may have already negotiated a contract with each other or may have discussed at length what they expect to receive should they eventually divorce. They don't have any major disagreements...
When parents divorce, their children typically are the ones who suffer the most. While the spouses may feel relief at finally being free of one another and the constant conflicts they’ve faced, the kids mourn the loss of the nuclear family. These losses are magnified...
Enduring a drawn-out custody battle is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences a parent can face. Not only do you fear losing access to your child – you must watch them suffer alongside you and your co-parent. Feelings often run hot on both sides, turning a...