For many divorcing couples, the litany of benefits that come from choosing mediation over a protracted litigation process are seemingly endless. Some easy ones that spring to mind include having a safe space to communicate openly and amicably in the moment and settling matters like child custody, spousal maintenance, and property division quickly and efficiently.…
You and your spouse are getting a divorce. But rather than fight over everything, you sit down and try to create a DIY divorce agreement. Just the two of you — no lawyers reviewing your work or doing it for you, and no mediators walking you through the process. While that is a tall order,…
They say that emotionally and mentally, getting over a divorce could take years. It doesn’t matter if you were married for 30 years or three, and it doesn’t matter if you asked for the divorce or if you were blindsided by the divorce. It can be a devastating moment that can leave you feeling lost…
Your divorce is almost over, and you will likely be awarded the house. On the one hand, this is a great thing because you can continue to raise your children in the environment they’re used to — not to mention, you really love that house and would hate to get rid of it. At the…
When you divorced last year, you and your then spouse agreed to what you thought was a fair divorce agreement. Sadly, they are failing to comply with that order, and you’re unsure what to do. You may even wonder, “Can my former spouse be held in contempt of court for violating our divorce agreement?” In…
We’ve said time and again that there is a litany of to-dos during the divorce process. Some are better off being handled by your family law attorney, and others might not be as time-sensitive. But plenty still require your immediate attention — including a handful of action items you might not be aware of at…
Adultery. Financial distrust. Domestic violence. These are three common reasons why someone would seek a divorce, and yet, none of them are the reason why your spouse has inexplicably chosen to walk away. As a result, you’re left in stunned disbelief as you try in vain to figure out what went wrong, when, and if…
As you search for quality legal representation for your upcoming divorce, it may cross your mind to hire just one family law attorney to represent you and your soon-to-be former spouse. After all, bringing in one lawyer versus two could cut down on expenses and create one channel of communication for everyone. Plus, what’s the…
It can be difficult to admit that your marriage is ending. Part of you thinks it’s not as bad as it seems and that things could improve with time. Perhaps that may be the case — though you continue to struggle with the notion that no amount of time will solve all your problems and…
After 23 years of marriage, you just told your spouse you want a divorce. And boy, they are angry. Granted, anyone would be upset to hear such news, especially if they were blindsided and don’t feel the same way as you do. But their reaction has you really worried, and you aren’t sure what to…