Family Law

After you and your co-parent have chosen a custody schedule, you should inform your child about it. They need to know what to expect. Understanding the custody schedule can help reduce anxiety and confusion.  Here are three tips you can use during your conversation:...

Financial separation is not instantaneous during divorce. Spouses often spend months negotiating with one another or waiting for a judge to review and rule on their disagreements. Frequently, when one spouse intends to remain in the marital home while the other...

The divorce conversation you had with your spouse was the beginning of making crucial decisions. And one of them is where you will live. There are several living arrangements possible for divorcing spouses. Below are three you can consider: Stay in the family home You...

For parents who are going through a divorce, child custody issues are likely the focal point of the divorce process. Asset division is also very important, of course. But parents are often primarily focused on preserving their right to have a relationship with their...

Divorce is notorious for causing emotional disruption for children. While parents can't eliminate emotional reactions to divorce, they can take steps to protect their children from the most damaging aspects of divorce. The right approach to divorce can benefit minor...

Are you and your spouse gritting your teeth from trying not to snap at one another while getting through the winter holidays? That’s a rough spot to be in, especially when children are involved. Below are some tips to help you get through the holiday season prior to...

Going through a divorce means your financial situation is going to change. For one thing, you are going to have to divide marital assets with your ex. On top of that, if the two of you were budgeting based on two incomes while you were married, your income is going to...

You may notice a gap between your current expenses and the support figure in place. Childcare needs can shift over time, and daily routines can evolve in ways that change your financial balance. These developments can prompt you to study the rules that guide support...

In most cases, co-parents share child-related expenses. They agree that each will contribute a certain amount to the child’s education, medical bills, personal care, entertainment and so on. Unfortunately, the chances of conflicts arising can be high. If you and your...

For some families, divorce can be a process that takes more than a year to complete. Those with complicated marital estates and high levels of conflict may need to litigate in family court. They may wait months for a hearing and even longer for a judge to enter the...