Every married couple experiences changes throughout their relationship. And these changes affect how spouses communicate, what they expect from each other, and how they feel about their future. In anticipation of or response to these changes, it can be helpful to re-establish some framework for…
Paying child support is an important responsibility. That said, many parents see it as an unfair punishment. Because of this, child support matters can become contentious. Misinformation is one common reason for disputes. People do not always understand that the courts use a specific formula…
Parents are navigating a tough time right now, between their kids’ distance-learning and the stresses of coping with a pandemic. And there can be a lot of adjustments to make, particularly when you are a single parent. For instance, parents need to decide how to…
Collectors often put a lot of time and money into building a collection, whether it’s a collection of action figures, historical memorabilia or classic cars. Some people have been maintained collections for generations. As such, dividing collections in a divorce can be a particularly painful…
Two people who are about to get married can usually talk about anything. However, that does not mean it is always easy. For instance, if you are discussing a prenuptial agreement can be uncomfortable, especially if partners do not see eye-to-eye on whether a prenup…
Parents can struggle with disputes long after they divorce and go their separate ways. One common conflict that parents can face under these circumstances involves the spending of child support. For instance, if you receive child support, the other parent could accuse you of misusing…
People going through a divorce often focus on how the split will affect them today and tomorrow. However, they may not think about how a divorce can affect them long into the future. For instance, when it comes to considering the legacy you want to…
Being pregnant can be an overwhelming experience for many women. Beyond the physical toll of pregnancy, like nausea and an expanding belly, there is also a host of emotional changes and concerns that can come with pregnancy. Divorcing during pregnancy can, therefore, be especially challenging…
Resolving family legal matters in mediation can be an effective way to handle issues as peacefully and cooperatively as possible. Through mediation, parties create a mediated settlement agreement (MSA) that details the decisions, and the courts generally enter a judgment on the agreement. While this…