By Cathy Meyer How you feel at your first post-divorce Christmas is up to you. You can wallow in self-pity, or put on a smile and get the most out of the holiday. My ex and I separated in January which left me the entire year to worry about what the post-divorce Christmas season would […]
Happy New Year – I Want a Divorce!
If your New Year’s resolution is to start a new life through divorce, here’s what you need to know. By Katherine Miller Want a divorce this New Year? You’re not alone. Divorce lawyers regularly report seeing a significant uptick in inquiries and filings in January – sometimes as much as 25-30%. The surge makes sense as many […]
Divorcing as a Victim of Domestic Violence
In this article, we will discuss the delicate topic of going through a divorce as a victim of domestic violence and what this process entails. By Douglas Parker Unfortunately, not all marriages end up in the fairytale, happily-ever-after scenario that many people dream of. People can drift apart from one another, opinions and lifestyles can change rapidly, […]
The Effects of COVID-19 on Relationships
COVID-19 taught us all plenty of lessons and gave us some bitter pills to swallow. Just remember, if you’re considering getting a divorce or you’ve already filed, you’re not alone. By Frankie Wallace There are many different effects of COVID-19. Some of those changes are obvious. Thousands of people lost their jobs. Kids had to learn […]
Why Courts Prefer Parents to Settle During Divorce
Settling child custody is all about setting aside personal differences for the benefit of the child. The focus is on compromising rather than “winning.” By Ben Coltrin Updated: July 01, 2021 When parents settle during divorce, the parties reach an agreement, then submit it to the court for approval as the final order. Settling is beneficial for […]
What to Do if Your Spouse Is Hiding Cryptocurrency During Divorce
If you believe that your spouse is hiding cryptocurrency and has used marital money to purchase it, take an active role in looking for proof of your suspicions. By Sandra M. Radna, Esq. One spouse hiding marital assets from the other spouse during a divorce litigation is a common issue. However, cryptocurrencies have made this […]
7 Things to Consider Before Pulling the Plug on Your Marriage
Before you decide to end your marriage, ask yourself whether divorce is truly the answer. If so, then use these tips to move forward positively into your next chapter. Marriage is the union of two adults, two people who start a life together and have a family. But often it happens that people end up […]
How to Plan For the Future When You Begin Divorce Proceedings
Getting a divorce can be a lengthy and complicated process, and it’s easy to end up just focusing on getting through it. But it’s important to consider your long-term plans from when you begin divorce proceedings so that you know what you want from the divorce agreement and can prepare yourself for life after your divorce. […]
What to Do After Divorce: 10 Important Tasks
Unfortunately, your divorce judgment doesn’t describe what to do after divorce to complete your financial and legal separation. Here are the top 10 post-divorce tasks to help you start the next chapter of your life. You have finally accomplished your legal divorce. Now you would like to relax into that sense of completion. Unfortunately, most […]
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Divorced or Divorcing People
New Years is traditionally a time to resolve to do something new or to do something differently. However, the new year can be a time of sadness for a loss or separation, which makes it hard coming up with New Year’s resolutions for divorced or divorcing people. On the other hand, it is also a time of […]