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When we talk about divorcing with valuable assets, we sometimes recommend divorce mediation. As with other family law solutions, it is not an appropriate answer for all couples, but for many, it can make the process of splitting up easier, faster and less combative....
Child-centered divorces have become a popular, and welcome, new trend. It is never a child's fault when his or her parents can no longer make the marriage work, so why should children pay the largest price? As more parents seek ways to make divorce easier on their...
It is clear by your question that you and your spouse have already decided to get a divorce and that you think mediation is the best option for you both. While you may feel some relief in having already made this important decision, you and your spouse still have some...
Despite receiving a court order to make child support payments, some parents still do not step up financially. There are many reasons child support goes unpaid, some of them valid and easy to understand. However, no reason absolves a parent of his or her duty to pay...
When you have accumulated a lot of assets during your marriage, it's only natural to worry about what will happen to them in your divorce. In some cases, higher assets could motivate your spouse to try to hide assets from you and the courts. In other cases, you may...
Scenario one: You and your spouse are headed for divorce in what is sure to be an ordeal fraught with conflict. The very thought of enduring the divorce causes your emotions to soar to nearly out of control levels. You are certain you have little if any control over...
To put it mildly, it is a challenge to provide for the children of today's modern world. Expenses are high and children have many basic needs that you must address. As a family-operated law firm, we understand the financial issues associated with raising children in...
If you are a divorced parent sharing custody with your ex, you already know how gut-wrenching it can be to share child custody. Now, imagine how difficult it would be to let go of your kids if you believe they suffer harm by these visitations. As you may imagine, the...
Any divorce could take an unexpected turn from amicable to hostile, even with spouses who begin on the friendliest of terms. This may happen because the issues surrounding divorce are so important to the people involved. Matters related to children usually top the...
There are few things as heartbreaking as watching your child go through a divorce. After all, when your kid decided to get married, you probably hoped that the relationship would last for life. Sometimes, however, that just isn't how things work out. Now, in addition...