The end of your marriage is the beginning of a new life. One way that you might be able to get the divorce finalized a bit faster is through mediation. This option puts you and your ex-wife in charge of what happens with all the assets you amassed during the marriage....
Not every couple is the same and not every divorce is the same. Before couples were permitted only one method, traditional litigated divorce. But the modern era as produced new methods of divorcing, to recognize that not everyone needs to rely on the adversarial...
A new divorce method is sweeping across the country, collaborative divorce. It is a mixture of mediated and litigated divorce. As discussed in a previous article, each couple retains its attorney, and they commit to working together to achieve an amicable divorce. If...
As tax season approaches, it is probably time to review some tax and family law issues. Divorce and child custody disputes profoundly influence your taxes, and it is important to understand how they work, so you avoid the dreaded "audit." Who can claim your child as a...
Unfortunately, despite all of the advances in counseling, divorce proceedings, the law, gender equality, and the progress in society, most marriages still end with one spouse angry or desolate. There is no cure for a broken heart or scorned lover. But there are ways...
Divorce is always ugly. Ending a jointly built life is always going to be complicated. But, it is even worse if you have children. Add on top of that, an alcoholic parent, and you have an explosive mixture of emotions and impaired judgment. Unfortunately, thousands of...
Divorces are often misconstrued as contentious, expensive, and long-lasting – all egged on my attorneys on both sides. But the reality is that divorces get complicated because spouses are unable to resolve their differences. There are plenty of divorces that are...
Relocation orders are special permission grants from family court judges. You need a relocation order to move your child a significant distance. They are necessary because usually a move away or relocation means that the child is being moved a substantial distance...
Divorce is expensive, even if you own few assets. You need to pay the court fees (which aren't waivable in most places), you probably need to pay a little money to sort out who gets what, and then there are other ancillary costs (getting to and from the court,...
Child custody concerns can be a serious factor in many divorces which can be further complicated by life changes following divorce as the child continues to grow and develop. The family law process provides flexible resources to help parents and families negotiate to...
