Long-Term Spousal Support: Security After Divorce
Many aspects of divorce follow a 50/50 rule. Separating couples often share 50/50 custody of their children, split their marital property in half, and share responsibility for debt. Long-term spousal support is not as cut and dried. Various factors will decide the amount and length of a long-term support order. Spousal Support Orders A spousal […]
Temporary Spousal Support: Security During Divorce Proceedings
Deciding to separate from a spouse can be nerve-wracking. One of the most common concerns people have is how they will support themselves during divorce proceedings. Enter temporary spousal support. What is Temporary Spousal Support? Temporary spousal support is a monthly payment one spouse pays to the other while the couple finalizes their divorce. The […]
Making Pet Co-Ownership a Success
When a relationship ends, many things have to be reconfigured. Furniture is divided, someone moves to a different home, and other property is split up. Pets are also impacted by a separation. Unlike couches or works of art, more than one person can share custody of a pet. If you have a pet co-ownership agreement […]
Post-Judgment Modifications: Everything You Need to Know
There are a lot of ways you can settle a divorce. No matter your route, you may need a post-judgment modification someday. Life circumstances change and your financial and custodial agreements can be altered to reflect those changes. If you need to adjust any aspect of your divorce order, this article will help you figure […]
How to Win Your Pet Custody Case (6 Tips You Should Know)
At one point or another, you likely believed your partner was your best friend. Now the relationship has ended and you are definitely no longer best friends. On top of that, you are fighting over who gets to keep (hu)man’s best friend. Whether you’re filing for divorce or ending a relationship that was never legally […]
How to Discuss Divorce With Your Child at Any Age
Talking to your children about getting divorced is one of the hardest parts of the entire divorce process. You and your children will likely feel strong emotions, fear the unknown, and have many questions about what life will look like with your new arrangement. While it will not be an easy conversation, it is important […]
6 Tips to Help Dads Survive a Divorce
Separating from a partner is exhausting in every way. When you add children to a separation it is even harder. There are a lot of unknowns and things you don’t know how to plan for. Who gets custody? How often will I be able to see my children? Will this ruin the relationship I have […]
6 Tips To Help Moms Survive a Divorce
Getting a divorce is often beneficial in the long run, but that doesn’t mean the process is easy. There will be multiple emotional and practical challenges you’ll face while you are negotiating a divorce. These challenges are only compounded if you add children to the equation. Navigating a divorce will be one of the hardest […]
5 Things to Consider When Seeking Custody in a LGBTQ+ Divorce
Getting a divorce as a same-sex couple is almost identical to getting one as a mixed-sex couple. LGBTQ+ couples have been afforded the same rights in divorce as straight couples since the legalization of gay marriage in California in 2013. One area where LGBTQ+ couples need to be aware of differences is in child custody cases. While […]
How to Keep Your Divorce Amicable (Top 5 Tips)
Contrary to popular belief, divorce does not have to equate to disaster. Will it be a major life transition? Yes. Will it be stressful? Any major life change typically is. But does it have to be a dog fight? Absolutely not. As a divorce lawyer of 17+ years, I have helped countless couples get divorced […]