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The way that a married couple divides their assets during divorce is often the biggest catalyst for conflict related to the process. Each spouse has their own perspective on the relationship, the family’s property and the divorce, and they may feel very strongly about...
Most people who contemplate filing for divorce like the idea of “winning” while their spouse loses in some meaningful way. The entire divorce process can feel very unfair and dehumanizing, so any chance to push back against that reality is one that people may –...
Divorce mediation is an excellent alternative to litigated family law proceedings. Couples can handle their disagreements in private and reach their own settlements on matters involving property division, child custody and support. However, there is frequently an...
There are certain assets that tend to cost far more than anything else someone owns. Real estate and retirement savings are often far more valuable than vehicles or furniture, for example. Spouses typically acquire significantly valuable property together while they...
Spousal support or alimony is sometimes necessary to make divorce feasible. If one spouse has left the workforce entirely or only performed part-time jobs because they devoted themselves to caring for the marital home or raising children, they will need support to...
Divorces often hit sticking points when it comes to the division of marital assets and issues of spousal support. This can be particularly true when one spouse wants more alimony than the other is willing to give (or thinks is fair). Whatever side of the issue you may...
It can be difficult for parents who have broken up or divorced to accept the reality of co-parenting or shared custody arrangements. It often requires quite some time for the parents to develop a functional relationship after the end of their romantic relationship....
The largest asset most married people have is their home. Coming in a close second to that is sometimes the retirement accounts. If the couple decides they need to divorce, those retirement accounts must be divided. For some retirement accounts, the court must prepare...
If you discover that your spouse has had an extramarital affair, that could very well be the reason you file for divorce. Infidelity violates the foundation of trust that is so important in any marriage, and it can endanger the other spouse both financially and...
If there is one thing that can seriously harm a child, it’s being in a home with parents who are violent. Whether you or your spouse has acted out violently or caused a negative atmosphere in the home, it’s the reality that the harmful behaviors can have a lasting...