Dealing with a contentious co-parent can be one of the most challenging aspects of navigating post-separation family dynamics. It requires a delicate balance of assertiveness, empathy and strategic communication. The goal is to ensure the well-being of your children –...
A co-parenting plan is one of the most essential elements in ensuring a child's well-being and proper care after a separation or divorce. This plan is a legal document that will serve as a roadmap to guide you through the challenges of raising children across two...
Courts increasingly consider social media activity when making custody decisions. A judge may scrutinize posts, comments and interactions for insights into a parent’s lifestyle, behavior and ability to provide a stable environment for their children. Inappropriate or...
When getting divorced, retirement assets can become complicated. If you have an actual investment portfolio or a bank account account holding your funds, you can divide this between the two of you. But many people have more complex retirement assets. For example,...
When determining child and spousal support in divorce, judges are required to consider multiple factors. A big one is both parties’ incomes. Another factor is something called “imputed income.” That refers to a person’s earning potential. If this wasn’t considered, a...
Co-parenting virtual visitation arrangements have become increasingly popular in the last decade or so. This trend makes perfect sense, as regular electronic contact between parents and kids – and between co-parents as well – can help everyone who needs to stay...
If you’re getting a divorce, it is probably a good idea to close your shared accounts. You and your spouse may have shared retirement accounts, shared investment portfolios and shared bank accounts. While the two of you were married, this just made it easier to handle...
Digital platforms are deeply embedded in daily life. For individuals going through a divorce, understanding how to responsibly use social media is essential. Missteps in this area can have unintended consequences. Social media posts, including comments, pictures and...
January, a month synonymous with new beginnings and resolutions, ironically earns another title in the United States—“divorce month.” It might sound surprising, but the reasons behind this phenomenon are as complex as putting up holiday decorations in the middle of a...
For most couples who file for divorce in January, the decision to dissolve the marriage is often already made even before the previous year’s festive season. Many of these couples wait until January to start divorce proceedings to maintain a semblance of normalcy for...
