Adjusting to life after a divorce or separation is a difficult process, emotionally and financially. This is even truer if you and your former spouse or partner share children together. You and the other parent will need to learn how to co-parent even though you are no longer romantically involved and residing together. With all…
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Do I Have to Go to Mediation?
Getting a divorce is a watershed moment, where all events in life can be measured as what came before and what came after. Divorce can be a very stressful event, even when the spouses get along relatively well and are willing to work together to resolve the issues. The vast majority of civil cases are…
Read More »How to Prove Parental Alienation
Divorce, separation, and custody disputes are disruptive and cause instability for all involved, no matter how cordial the parents may be during the process. Although most parents can come through the process understanding the fundamental harm that can come from intentionally attempting to poison your child against the other parent, this is unfortunately not always…
Read More »Tips for Keeping Your Divorce Civil
Few words conjure more images of acrimony and discord than “divorce.” During a divorce, a relationship that you have built during years or even decades will change fundamentally and forever. The nature of a divorce proceeding is deeply personal, and you may end up explaining intimate details of your personal life to a divorce judge…
Read More »Common Mistakes in Parenting Plans
The end of a marriage or relationship is difficult for everyone involved, including not only the direct parties but also the children and sometimes even the extended family and close friends. The end of a relationship means that parents who share children will have to restructure their typical parenting approach to reflect the "new normal"…
Read More »Choosing the Right Lawyer for Your Uncontested Divorce
Deciding to get a divorce is a very difficult decision. Especially when you have shared your life with a person for years or even decades, getting a divorce means starting over, financial stress, and emotional anxiety. While some divorces can be high conflict and contentious, uncontested divorces are becoming more and more common. With an…
Read More »Health Insurance and Divorce
It is no secret that health care in the United States can be expensive. Health insurance can be complicated but usually helps to defray these considerable costs. Without health insurance, you could end up being stuck with a bill for tens of thousands of dollars or even more if you require health care. Accordingly, most…
Read More »Helping Children Adjust to Step-Parents
Divorce and separation are emotionally complicated times, not only for the spouses or partners involved but also for any children the parents share. Separating into two households is a difficult time for the children, but typically children will adjust eventually to the “new normal.” It is very common for one or both of the parents…
Read More »What is a QDRO?
Everyone knows it is important to plan for the future. An essential component of this plan for the future is making sure your retirement is stable and properly funded. When you are married, both you and your spouse will contribute to the plan for the future, whether that is with a monetary contribution or by…
Read More »Holidays After Divorce
Holidays are always a fun time to look forward to, and this is even truer if you have small children. Whether the holiday is Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July, just spring break, or any of the other holidays your family may celebrate together, building traditions and spending time together is at the heart of any…
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