Property division is often one of the most challenging steps for people who are going through a divorce. This involves splitting up all the assets that they amassed together. They also have to tackle the debts. The marital home is often one of the largest assets...
Family Law
Will a court always insist siblings stay together in a divorce?
Deciding how to split custody of the children in a divorce is rarely simple. You might both want the children to live with you for the majority of the time. That is impossible when there is only one child, as the child can only be in one place at a time. But, what...
Why is calm communication important during divorce?
Many people will agree that the end of a marriage is a big event that comes with some intense emotions. Those emotions often make people who are going through this situation have very strong reactions when things don't go as they expected. While it may seem difficult,...
Can a judge deny alimony?
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,...
Divorce rates will spike next month
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...
4 often-overlooked essentials for your child custody agreement
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...
Why do spouses argue about money?
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...
Can your spouse ignore the divorce petition?
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....
Recognizing your contributions to your marriage in divorce
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....
Are arguments a predictor of divorce?
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...
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