Divorce

No one is allowed to hide assets before divorce because the court asks for a full disclosure of any marital property. It’s fraud not to tell the court what you own, intentionally, to keep your spouse from getting some. But even if you understand this, it doesn’t mean...

When you marry someone, you are joining your lives. This means you will jointly own multiple assets, including vehicles and property. For some couples, what to do with the family home is a huge source of conflict during a divorce.  A decision must be made about what...

If your parents got a divorce when you were a child, you might think of it at times during your own marriage. You may wonder if there will eventually be a point where you will also get divorced, whether or not you have children of your own. If you have considered...

When making the tough decision to file for divorce, you might start to wonder what will happen to all of your shared belongings, including vehicles, furniture and accounts. Each state’s laws around property division generally fall into one of two categories: equitable...

Many married couples share pets. Some young couples not yet ready to have children will start out with a cat or a dog. Others may have companion animals in addition to their children. Pets can often be an emotional complication when spouses decide to divorce. Both of...

Your decision to divorce will affect your kids. What kid would not be affected by their parents advising them that life will never be the same again? Yet, most kids manage to cope with it OK, even if they have ups and downs, and some take longer to come to terms with...

You and your spouse have made the decision to divorce. While both of you are likely to be under more stress than usual, your child may be feeling even more stress. Once the divorce has been finalized, the custody should have also been decided. The judge may have...

Numerous contentious issues arise during the divorce procedure. Child custody, spousal support, and property division are all factors that require a significant amount of attention. The status of your finances also warrants careful consideration.  Individuals are...

Divorce can be a long-drawn-out affair that leaves you bitter for years to come, yet that is not obligatory. If you would like to settle things sooner, at less expense and with fewer negative residual outcomes, then you can. Or at least you can try to. Whether a...

You can generally group divorces into one of two categories. An uncontested filing involves a couple that has already agreed to certain terms regarding property division, custody of minor children and any support issues. In a contested divorce, a divorcing couple asks...