Prepare for Divorce

5 Ways To Prepare for Divorce in 2024

Millions of people get divorced each year. And if there’s one month they all seem comfortable doing it in, it’s January. Whether or not you believe that is up to you, but the fact remains that if you plan to be one of those couples who divorce early in 2024, it’s essential to prepare for divorce in…

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Going Through a Divorce

15 Positive Habits To Develop When Going Through a Divorce

Going through a divorce is never easy. It’s a life-changing event riddled with a litany of complex legal steps, fears over what might happen next, and tough decisions. While navigating all these challenges can be difficult, Christman Attorneys’ primary goal has always been to protect our client’s interests, equip them for a difficult…

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Buying a House After Divorce

3 Critical Steps To Buying a House After Divorce

Buying a house after divorce can feel strange, especially when you’ve never done it alone. But it is one of the first things people think about once the dust settles and they have time to mull over how they want to move on with their lives. That said, is buying a house after divorce as…

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Mediation and Types of Divorce

Does Mediation Work Better for Certain Types of Divorce?

If you’re considering a divorce, you may be wondering if mediation really can help you avoid courtroom litigation. Furthermore, you likely want to know if it’s the right option for you. For starters, mediation is definitely a popular way to help divorcing spouses resolve disputes amicably, and people who’ve utilized this service before say it…

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Ask for a Divorce

5 Tips To Ask for a Divorce Without Causing Chaos

You want a divorce. Unfortunately, your spouse doesn’t know yet, and you’re unsure how to ask for a divorce without causing enough chaos to send your family into an emotional tailspin and set yourself up as the unfeeling villain. The reality is that there’s no good way to ask for a divorce. But the team…

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Divorce Quiz

Should I Get a Divorce? This Divorce Quiz Might Help

Many clients have walked into our office over the years, knowing divorce is the logical next step. This doesn’t necessarily mean they want to end their marriage — many are emotionally broken by this tough decision. But they also know it’s the right decision. And yet, for every client committed to divorce, just as many…

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best interest of the child

8 Factors a Court Considers When Determining Best Interest of the Child

Divorcing parents will likely hear the phrase “best interest of the child” several dozen times throughout their divorce process. And for the most part, they understand what that means. After all, children are always caught in the middle of their parents’ divorce — through no fault of their own. Therefore, their unique needs, wants, and…

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Your Divorce Is Final

4 To-Do Items After Your Divorce Is Final

Your divorce is final, and now it’s time to move on with your life. That’s what you want to do, anyway — except that your lawyer, family, and other people you’re close to insist there are a few loose ends to tie up. But what exactly is there to tie up? The divorce is over.…

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Slow-Moving Divorce

4 Ways To Cope With a Slow-Moving Divorce Process

You started your divorce a year ago, and while you knew in advance that the legal system takes time and that ending your marriage the right way isn’t something that happens overnight, you can’t help but be a little frustrated with a slow-moving divorce process. “Why can’t this be done already?” You ask yourself over and…

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