Family Law

On the surface, divorce is about emotions and a separation of two lives. In practice, it’s mostly about money. The biggest challenge is separating your lives in a way that leaves both parties with a fair net worth and the ability to get by in their new independent life. Things like salaries, expenses, and joint property must be carefully balanced,…

As divorce is becoming more common, people are looking for better ways to find a way to end their marriage, especially if children are involved. Hammering out details in court doesn’t appeal to many. Instead of allowing you to move on, many people involved in messy divorces hold on to their anger and bitterness for months (and even years). There…

Working through custody agreements can be stressful, but it is important to fight for what is best for your family when the opportunity arises. While custody agreements can be adjusted and revisited over time, it is easier to get this right from the beginning of shared agreements if at all possible. Whether you are seeking full or partial custody, having…

If you are in the middle of a custody battle or working through child support agreements, monitoring your own behavior throughout the process could make or break the outcome you are hoping for. While your intentions might be to find the best agreement possible for your children and your evolving family, there are things that an ex can use against…

Divorce is never an easy time. Some couples might find it a relief to know that the relationship is finally over and they can get started on moving on. However, others refuse to let love die. Yet once you are served with a divorce petition, you can’t just ignore it and hope that it will go away. If you ignore…

While the decision to divorce for some can come out of a moment of passion, for most couples it is something that builds up. However, divorce is not something that you want to jump into. Instead, divorce should be something that comes from careful planning even if it comes as a complete surprise to your spouse. If you are considering…

Divorce is always wrought with complications, from property and money to how to co-parent your children. Even the most peaceful and friendly divorce agreements issues can come up that you did not expect. Both of you may be fine with the way you split up the property and happy with your co-parenting arrangement but no one is prepared for the…

All divorces are messy. Even when both people quietly agree that the marriage is over, there are always still hurt feelings and entwined assets to separate. This process is made all the more difficult when there are children involved. In the vast majority of cases, one parent will be granted full custody while the other parent accepts some form of…

Setting up a new home after separating from your spouse is a difficult task that thousands of people go through every year. It can be hard to be the one moving away from the family home, even if it’s the best choice for you and your ex. But what about the kids? Whether you are an equal co-parent, got the…

If you are going through a divorce, you might be lucky enough to find a way to get through the process amicably with your soon to be ex-spouse. The thing is, even divorcing couples that seem to be on the same page can benefit from mediation sessions. Sometimes issues can become more heated than one realizes, and having a mediator…