You may have heard people saying they moved their divorce to after the holidays or when summer approached. So, does this mean there is a right time for a divorce? Should you consider other factors, despite having irreconcilable issues with your spouse? Here are a few...
Month: May 2023
4 common worries about divorce (and how to cope)
Any significant change in life can be worrying, and divorce is no different. A significant percentage of people have attested they were worried to the point that some questioned their decision. If you are going through a divorce, it can help to address some common...
Self-care during divorce isn’t a luxury
Going through a divorce can be emotionally and physically challenging. It's important to prioritize self-care during this time to support your well-being. Not only will doing so allow you to navigate the divorce process more effectively – and may keep you from lashing...
How to tell if your marriage is headed for a divorce
Divorces rarely happen out of the blue. Couples don’t go from happy and content one day, to filing papers the next. Typically there is a long build-up to divorce, even though one party may be oblivious to it and think everything is fine. Noticing the warning signs...
What happens if you try to conceal assets in your divorce?
If you feel a court might have a different opinion from you of what is fair concerning property division in your divorce, you may consider getting one step ahead. Yet, hiding assets is to be avoided at all costs because it could cost you much more than you think. When...
2 things to avoid when informing your kids about your divorce
Telling your kids that you are getting a divorce is possibly one of the most challenging things you will ever do. Watching them go through different emotions, asking questions and partly feeling responsible for the divorce can be difficult. Nonetheless, approaching...
Should you include virtual visitation in your parenting plan?
When going through a divorce with kids, parents are always concerned about losing time. It can be challenging to imagine your child experiencing a significant event in your absence. Luckily, the court makes decisions that are in the child's best interests, and this...
4 reasons to change a custody order
Parents who aren’t married should have a child custody order. Over time, these custody orders may need to be altered. To know when and why you should alter a child custody order, you should consider the following: 1. Employment status changes A common reason for...
Will you have to sell your family business during divorce?
Small businesses are among the most common type of business in the United States. Many of them are family businesses, and many are run by spouses. They may have different roles, or they may effectively split the duties equally between them. But, either way, a couple’s...
The benefits of private mediation in high-profile divorces
Divorce is difficult for everyone, and going through the court system can make it much more complicated. Between the intrinsic adversity that comes with our legal system and filing motions, responding to interrogatories and evidentiary hearings, the legal process of...