In some cases of a contested divorce, one spouse may request alimony, but the other spouse may not want to make payments. This would require the court to consider the case and make a ruling, either denying or authorizing those alimony payments. In other cases,...
Each January, divorce rates tend to increase. More people file for divorce after the new year. The exact number varies from year to year, of course, especially as the overall divorce rate tends to decline across the decades. However, there is generally a notable...
Few things are as emotionally stressful as making child custody decisions after a breakup. Not only must you willingly give up some time with your kids, but you must also address many practical matters in your agreement. You probably understand that you must address...
Even the happiest couples fall out from time to time. However, differences can usually be resolved and the couple is stronger for that. Nonetheless, some disagreements cause more damage than others. One common source of disputes between spouses is money. Why do...
You know that your spouse does not want to get a divorce. Every time the two of you have talked about it, they have told you that they won’t do it. Maybe they have even told you they will not cooperate or go along with the process if you start the divorce proceedings....
Divorce can be an emotionally burdensome experience, especially if you made significant sacrifices in the name of love and family. Many spouses willingly step back from their career or educational pursuits to support their partner's ambitions and care for the family....
Couples relate to each other very differently. With some couples, it seems like arguments and disagreements are constant and full of emotion. With others, it seems like they never disagree or argue, and it’s only minor if they do. It would be a shock to their friends...
In recent years, virtual visitation has become an increasingly important tool for maintaining parent-child relationships when children of co-parents spend their time rotating between two households. For families with preschool-aged children, virtual visitation can...
One of the saddest things for any divorcing parent is the prospect of not being able to see their child whenever they like. You and the other parent will typically each be allocated a certain amount of time to spend with your children. How that time is split can vary...
Couples counseling is something that a lot of people use when they’re trying to save their marriage – but counseling is also something that couples are starting to use to help them navigate their divorces. The end of a marriage is rarely easy, and “divorce counseling”...
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