In any divorce involving children, there are bound to be some difficult and emotional times. This is particularly true in cases where divorcing parents aren't able to agree about the terms of a custody agreement. As we discussed in a recent blog post, in contested...
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Year: 2016
Tips for divorcing parents: talking about divorce with kids
All parents want to protect and shield their children from experiencing pain and heartache. With this in mind, parents who choose to divorce often have many concerns about how a divorce will impact a child. Parents have good reason to worry as, if handled poorly,...
Fathers: Planning for the unplanned in your divorce
Surprises are a part of parenting and being married. Unfortunately, they can also be a big part of divorce.For example, let's consider the split between actress Megan Fox and actor Brian Austin Green. The pair filed for divorce last year, but recently it was confirmed...
Summer is coming, are you and an ex on the same page?
June is just a few short weeks away and with it comes the end of another school year and the official start of summer. For school-aged kids, the summer months are meant to be a time for fun, relaxation and freedom. For working parents, the summer months can present...
Why high-asset divorces are often highly complex
Making the decision to divorce is never easy and many couples struggle for years to salvage a relationship. At times, however, divorce truly is the best option for both unhappy spouses and their shared children. For couples who have amassed a considerable amount of...
The importance of setting boundaries during the divorce process
Most relationships work best when there is mutual respect and a certain amount of give and take between two parties. In some marriages, however, there is an imbalance of power where one spouse takes more control. In cases where a power imbalance escalates to where one...
How to protect your credit score while going through a divorce
An individual's financial security is dependent upon many things including one's ability to access and obtain credit. In cases where an individual is planning to file for or is going through a divorce, it's important to take steps to protect or boost an existing...
Tax changes triggered by divorce
The 2016 tax filing deadline is quickly approaching and individuals and couples throughout the U.S. have just 38 days to gather important tax documents and file their tax returns. For individuals who divorced during 2015, it's important to understand the related tax...
Married with no prenup? Why you may want to consider a postnuptial agreement
In previous blog posts, we’ve discussed how married individuals and couples can benefit by having a prenuptial agreement. Such as agreement is drafted and executed by both parties prior to marrying and provides details related to the assets and debts that each...
The complexities of high-asset divorce
Individuals who are going through a divorce can quickly become overwhelmed by the process. This is often especially true when a couple has a complex portfolio of assets and investments and owns multiple properties. In high-asset divorces, it can not only be difficult...
