Movies, novels and television shows about divorce usually portray it as a highly intense, emotionally fraught series of arguments and threats that end up in a dramatic courthouse trial. The reality is less riveting to outsiders but also less frightening for the...
Many people dealing with a family law issue do not completely understand the phrases and words they may encounter in a divorce. Even worse, legal terminology often varies from state to state, potentially causing even more confusion. Incorrectly interpreting legalese...
Divorce is a breakdown of the marriage, not your relationship with the children. Therefore, your co-parent should not interfere with your parental rights or try to negatively influence relations with your children. If your co-parent prevents you from accessing the...
You and your ex-spouse have decided to continue running your business together after your divorce. It may seem like a challenging task at first, but with clear communication, mutual respect and proper boundaries, both of you can make it work. Running a business with...
Some children may have a preference regarding which parent they live with most of the time. When their parents get divorced and custody is split up, they may want to have the ability to make this choice. They want a say in where they live and how their life plays out...
You may be uncertain about the future of a family-owned enterprise when you part ways with your spouse. Will it be business as usual or do you have to close the shop? The answer to your questions may not be straightforward, as explained below. There is no blanket law...
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, there’s been a lot of media attention on five states, including Texas, where divorce is reportedly not allowed if the wife is pregnant. Of course, as the story gained traction on the internet and...
If you enjoy sharing snippets of your life with others online, you might need to consider breaking that habit when you begin the divorce process. There are three main reasons why this is an approach worthy of your consideration. 1. You may need time to do other things...
When you get divorced, you certainly do not have to get divorced in the same state or the same county where you got married. People sometimes worry about this because they may have moved a significant distance in the years between that marriage and the divorce. But if...
Make no mistake, divorce is tough on all levels – financially, spiritually and emotionally. If you and your spouse have decided to call it quits on your marriage, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is whether to continue living together under...