Category Archives: Family Law
What Your Kids Need Most From You During & After Divorce
For anyone who has gone through it or had friends or family go through it, you know that divorce is rarely an “easy” process, especially if it is contentious and children are involved. Some children can go through a variety of worries as a result; worries that include potential guilt, fear of abandonment, fear… Read More »
How to “Divorce-Proof” Your Business
When it comes to businesses started during your marriage, you may not realize that, if you do not properly protect that business, it could be split with your ex in the event of divorce. Some individuals even find themselves having to give up their own shares of a company they started – allowing their… Read More »
Planning For Special Needs Children in Divorce
While many people realize that getting a divorce while sharing minor children can be complicated, divorcing while sharing children with special needs can be even more complex because parents often have to provide for these children and arrange for their care long after the children are no longer minors. With the rate of divorce… Read More »
How You Can Address Your Ex Not Paying Child Support
According to data from the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement, more than $100 billion is currently pending in back payments owed to parents with custody of their children. In 2011 alone, unpaid child support totaled more than $14 billion. Many people do not realize just how big of an issue failure to pay… Read More »
How Divorce Made One Man A Better Dad, And Better Man
On August 30, Fatherly published a heartwarming story submitted by a reader that many divorced or close-to-divorced fathers—and parents in general—would likely find it is an interesting and worthwhile read. The submission chronicles the story of a father who was thrown off—or rather, immobilized—upon hearing that his wife and mother of his children wanted… Read More »
Viewing Divorce As A Success Instead Of Failure
An interesting article featured in This Insider on June 16th presented a new perspective on divorce; one that reflects marriage as a success instead of a failure. This is rooted in the concept that, if one of the best outcomes of marriage is personal growth, growing out of the relationship is simply one path… Read More »
Ensuring That Divorce Doesn’t Negatively Impact Your Child’s College Education
One of the biggest concerns that many couples who share children have is how divorce could possibly affect their children; specifically, whether pursuing a divorce could interfere with their child’s ability to afford a college education. Below, we discuss how you can prevent your divorce from interfering with this important aspect of your family’s… Read More »
If You Are Contemplating A “Gray Divorce,” Take Steps To Protect Your Retirement Plans
Divorce has become more and more common for individuals who are 50 or older (sometimes called a “gray divorce”). The rate of divorce amongst this age group has roughly doubled since the 1990s, and for those 65 and older, it has tripled. However, that doesn’t mean that there’s a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach developing; because being… Read More »
Advice On Social Media During Divorce
As posting on social media becomes more and more popular, it also becomes relevant to divorce proceedings. Specifically, social media activities often either contribute to the cause of the divorce, or can be used against individuals in divorce proceedings. A study recently published in the Journal of Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking found that… Read More »
Divorcing Later In Life
The holidays are that time of the year when many Americans start thinking about divorce and a fresh start. January tends to see the highest number of couples seeking divorce. In addition, the most common age for divorce is the mid-to-late 40s. It tends to coincide with the youngest child going off to college,… Read More »
