When divorced parents live far away from each other, it can be difficult to come up with a parenting plan that fairly divides a child’s time with each parent. Parents will need to work together to create a plan that takes distance into account and gives each parent as much time as possible with the…
Many couples who are having marital problems wonder if they should file for separation first and then decide whether or not they want to get a dissolution. While this idea sounds like a good way to test the waters before splitting up permanently, a legal separation should not be considered a steppingstone to divorce. While…
After a divorce, it is common for children to act out in negative ways. While the vast majority of children will bounce back from the emotional stress or turmoil created during the separation, parents may still be alarmed when their child’s behavior changes. Rest assured that your divorce did not ruin your child’s life and…
Divorce is an expensive process, even without an attorney. The cost of paying for two separate sets of living expenses will often stretch a former couple’s budget to the limit, and there may not be much cash leftover for additional expenses. When this is the case, some couples agree to share a divorce attorney in…
For the majority of married couples, the most expensive item that they own is their house. During a divorce, the house becomes a marital asset whose value must be equitably divided between both parties. In order to divide the marital property fairly, the house must be accurately valued by an experienced appraiser. Depending on the…
While no one enjoys paying taxes, having children means that most parents will receive a sizeable income tax return every April. While married parents have the opportunity to claim these tax benefits together, parents who are divorced will have to decide which parent will claim the exemptions and credits offered by the federal government each…
One of the most contentious issues during a divorce is the division of personal property. Each person feels connected to what is theirs and understandably wants to be able to have access to their own items during a divorce. Retrieving personal property can be difficult when two people simply cannot get along, especially if one…
For many couples, divorce is a long time in the making. Whether the divorce results from years of growing hostility or resentment or comes shortly after a major blowup, most people know that a divorce is imminent for weeks or even months in advance. If you are thinking of divorcing your spouse or believe that…
For many married couples, a joint bank account makes it easier to manage the family’s finances. While these types of accounts are useful during the marriage, they can often be a huge source of conflict during a divorce case. Understanding Joint Accounts Whenever two people are joint owners in a bank account, each has an…