Unfortunately, infidelity continues to be one of the main causes of divorce. If you or your spouse has had or is having an extra-marital affair, it is important to understand how that might impact your divorce case. It can lead to a fault-based divorce Most divorces...
Most children eventually learn about their parents’ divorce and often it is not from their own parents. This can be very difficult for many children, leaving them feeling as if their parents are not honest and are keeping secrets. But, before you have the talk with...
Alimony is a form of financial support given from one spouse to the other. Typically, it's designed to help the lower-income spouse obtain financial stability -- or even continue their standard of living after a divorce. There are several different kinds of alimony....
It is easy to think of addiction as simply a personal choice, but the truth is that it is a disease. Studies indicate that approximately 21 million Americans have an addiction of some kind. Addiction can -- and often will -- put a serious strain on a marriage. Lack...
The excitement of planning a wedding can be all-consuming. There are guests to invite and a ceremony and festivities to plan. During such an exciting time, the last thing anyone wants to think about is signing a prenuptial or premarital agreement (colloquially called...
If you and your ex will be co-parenting your child, it can be a difficult adjustment to be away from that child for longer than you’re used to – whether it’s overnight or days at a time. Even if you’re confident that your child is safe with your co-parent, you may...
In contested divorce actions, the attorneys representing each party may request to take the deposition of the other party. What is a deposition? A deposition is a process where an attorney asks a party, in person, a series of questions, and the party answering the...
Divorce happens for a reason. Many divorces happen because couples have serious communication difficulties. After divorce, many couples no longer have to see or talk to each other – unless they have children. Parents going through divorce often have a few more...
It can be difficult to have a neutral, fact-based discussion with your estranged spouse in the midst of a divorce. However, it is imperative to do your best to always be calm and straightforward, especially when it comes to discussing matters about your children,...
If this upcoming school year will be your child’s first since your separation or divorce, you’re likely concerned about how this change to your family dynamic will affect their academic performance. The same may be true if this is your child's first school year since...
