When some couples get divorced, it’s because they’ve been having significant financial disagreements. Maybe they have a lot of financial stress and trouble paying their bills, and they constantly disagree over how the other person spends money, for example. This makes...
Most parents are eager to continue supporting their child financially in the aftermath of a divorce. However, there are many issues that can make this more challenging than it may seem. Certain forms of employment are one such issue that can add extra challenges to an...
Dividing assets is a very important part of divorce, and it starts by classifying those assets correctly. Separate assets are often those that people owned before the marriage, and they may not be subject to property division. Marital assets are those that the couple...
Married parents often make joint decisions about the medical care their child will receive. This includes situations where a child is injured, becomes ill or needs hospital treatment. It also applies to preventive care, such as deciding which vaccinations the child...
Building a life together often involves supporting each other's dreams. For some couples, this includes building a business together, such as a medical practice. Understanding how this jointly built asset is treated under the law is crucial when facing divorce....
Parents sometimes have to move away from their children after divorce. This isn’t an easy situation for anyone involved, but it’s possible to use technology to remain connected. If you’re in this position, you should have terms related to virtual visits covered in...
Co-parenting, when done well, can provide a stable and supportive environment for children. While it can be challenging, successful co-parenting focuses on putting the needs of the child first, prioritizing communication and maintaining mutual respect. If you...
When you get divorced, you and your spouse need to divide your marital assets. In some cases, this division is straightforward. Money in a bank account – which was earned during the marriage – is a marital asset, for instance, as is a family home that you both...
California, known for its progressive laws, was among the first U.S. states to recognize same-sex marriages. Following the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex marriage became legal in all 50 states. However, with the rise in same-sex unions,...
As you move toward divorce, you know that you and your spouse are going to have to divide your marital property. Everything that you purchased together after you got married has to be split between the two of you. Separate property, which you owned before the...