Divorce is generally painful, emotional and scary. And while the main goal is to reach a fair agreement, divorce entails various steps, and deposition is one of them. A divorce deposition is an official interview conducted by a court representative. This process can...
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How co-parents can benefit from utilizing technology
Co-parents can benefit from technology in numerous ways, as it can enhance communication, organization and coordination between them. If you are concerned about maintaining a healthy, functional co-parenting relationship, consider utilizing various kinds of...
3 ways social media can impact custody battles
Social media has become integral to everyone’s life, with millions of people using it every day. While it has many advantages, it can also significantly impact various aspects of your life, including child custody outcomes. You should minimize your social media use...
4 critical questions to ask prospective divorce representatives
You may hear people discuss the difficulties of going through a divorce, but you cannot full appreciate what they mean until it happens to you. Every decision you make when divorcing will impact the outcome of your process. Having skilled legal representation plays a...
Why hire a private judge (judge pro tempore) for your divorce?
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining experience. One way to make the process smoother is by opting for a private judge instead of a traditional courtroom judge. Known as a “judge pro tem,” retired judges or experienced attorneys can be hired to...
3 things to do during property division in a divorce
Property division during divorce can become extremely complicated, especially in high-asset divorces. Having to litigate those issues is often contentious; being able to resolve these issues through alternative dispute resolution is often less so. There are a few...
Can a child decide which parent they want to live with?
When it comes to the child’s post-divorce living arrangements, there are rarely straightforward answers. While every parent wants what is best for the child, this does not always mean that they will see eye-to-eye on what that means. This can become more difficult...
Divorce and your health insurance through FEHB
Health insurance often isn’t at the top of divorcing people’s list of concerns. However, if you’re insured through your spouse’s employee-sponsored or another plan, it should be. Once that divorce decree is signed, you could find yourself uninsured. If your...
3 tips for parenting during and after divorce
Parents who are going through a divorce should ensure they prioritize developing a workable parenting plan so the children's best interests are being met during and after the divorce. This should ideally happen as soon as practicable after a separation, so the...
2 important things you should know before your divorce deposition
The divorce process can be stressful and emotionally taxing. If you are in litigation, you may be required to give a deposition. What is a deposition? A deposition is a sworn statement that you give at the request of your spouse’s or partner's attorney during the...