In some situations, you and your spouse will discuss the possibility of divorce for weeks, months, or even years. In other cases, you may be “blindsided” by these papers and have no advance warning of what happened. Once you receive divorce papers, you need to...
Grandparents, stepparents, uncles, aunts, and other third parties who commonly play important roles in a child’s lives don’t have the same rights as parents. In fact, many wonder if their role in the child’s life gives them the right to exercise placement time. The...
Divorce is an incredibly complex and upsetting process for all involved. The breakdown of a marriage is never expected, and people often hope that it can be resolved amicably. To give this the best possible chance of occurring, many people begin the process of divorce...
Are you planning to file for divorce? If so, you likely understand that several issues must be worked out. If you or your spouse has retirement accounts or assets, like a 401k or pension, it may be necessary to use a QDRO or qualified domestic relations order to help...
If you’ve decided to end your marriage, you and your spouse may be understandably consumed by emotion. This is a major life event and one that can be difficult and draining for all parties involved. While paperwork might be the last thing on your mind, it’s...
Coparenting your children after a divorce isn’t easy. It requires ongoing coordination and communication with someone you have decided to no longer be around on a day-to-day basis. In some cases, this is a person you are constantly fighting with. However, no...
