Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
If you are going through a divorce, you might feel you cannot spare the money for a massage or to go out for drinks with friends. You might feel that your kids need you so much right now that asking someone to take care of them so you can have a day to yourself would...
Being a good co-parent requires doing what is in your child’s best interests. That will not always be what you want in a particular situation, nor what your co-parent or your children want all the time. Here are some things it does mean: #1. A willingness to...
Every divorce has a unique outcome based on the circumstances of the couple's marriage and whether they cooperate with one another or litigate. Property division decisions can vary drastically even when couples have relatively similar overall marital estates. The...
Your family business is probably a primary source of support and pride. Everything with it may be going just fine. That is until it becomes evident that a divorce is imminent. Couples who own a joint business must determine what will happen to it if they decide to...
Going through a divorce and knowing that you have a limited income or none at all can be frustrating and upsetting. On one hand, you want to be able to handle your own finances and take care of yourself. You don’t want to be reliant on your spouse or have that...
Having a pet offers all kinds of benefits. Your companion animal can help stave off loneliness when your spouse is away on a business trip or motivate you to get out and exercise. Your entire family likely has a strong emotional attachment to your pet, which means...
It can be difficult to deal with conflicts during a divorce. You might not want to talk to your spouse or might feel like anything you say is immediately dismissed. If you’re hoping to avoid litigating the case but need help keeping the conversation moving in a...
During most of your marriage, you and your spouse cooperated. When conflict arose, you worked things out. Now, that the two of you have separated, you must do the same during the divorce process. Collaborative divorce is a potential option for couples who seek to...
When you think about your home, you may think about the view from the window when you enjoy your morning coffee. You may think of your children studying in their bedrooms or playing in the yard. You may think about the changes you have made over time to make this...
Many people consider property division in a divorce to be centered on common physical assets like the home, vehicles or collections that the couple had maintained together. Unfortunately, during the marriage, it is likely that the couple grew numerous assets and debts...