Obtaining a divorce is a major decision that should not be taken lightly. While some separations go more smoothly than others, there is no easy way to break up with a long-term partner. For this reason, people often delay the decision for several months or even years....
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Year: 2022
Will I need to put off retirement if I get divorced?
When most people think about the potential consequences of a divorce, they worry about things like child custody and who will get to keep the family home. But there are other important factors to consider, especially if you're nearing retirement age. How will your...
Don’t forget life insurance when updating an estate post-divorce
Many practical plans you have already made will need to change when you decide to divorce. Where you intend to live after retiring, when you intend to retire and who will take care of you in a medical emergency may all change. Updating your estate plan is a necessary...
How do we talk to our adult children about our divorce?
Divorce is difficult no matter the circumstances. And so is breaking the news of your divorce to the children – even if they are adults. Adult children, just like minors, can experience the same amount of emotional turmoil following the news of their parents’...
Can your social media activity hurt your child custody case?
Social media is a huge part of people’s lives these days. Most people turn to social media to do business, meet new people and interact with friends and family. Still, some turn to social media for venting and support when dealing with difficult situations. However,...
Tips for navigating an angry divorce
Divorce can naturally trigger negative emotions. Feelings of anger, resentment, and bitterness are expected. While there is no guaranteed way to go through a divorce without experiencing some negative emotions, there are ways to help cope. Emotionally tense divorces...
Why would you and your spouse keep the home after divorce?
There are rare situations in which two people get divorced and decide to remain joint owners of their home. It is far more common for people to simply sell the home and divide the money that they earn, or for one person to buy out the other person’s share and get to...
Common causes of gray divorce
Gray divorce is a term that’s used to describe married couples that are separating age 50 and above. On the whole, studies indicate that this is the only category of divorce that is on the rise. As with other areas of divorce the reasons behind them can be...
When is parallel parenting a better choice than co-parenting?
Not every couple who breaks up can immediately transition to being co-parents. If you and your estranged spouse are having difficulty parenting your kids across two homes, then “co-parenting” may not be the right choice for you or your kids right now. Co-parenting...
Are you too old to start a new life after divorce?
Many people have marriages that last decades, going all the way through their 50s, 60s and into their late 70s – and many cherish those years with their spouse. Over the past couple of years, however, you and your spouse may have started to drift apart and what...