Divorce

A women recently asked us: Am I entitiled to a portion of the home, we purchased as common law partners and later married 3 years later The answer: There are three distinct questions here, first were you common law married, two are you entitled to an equitable...

Many couples whose marriages end in divorce might prefer to go their separate ways entirely. When the time comes for a clean break, though, not every couple has that luxury -- particularly if children are involved. When child support and shared child custody are...

For many people, a key question when facing divorce is making sure that a marital split does not leave you without health insurance. This is often an issue for women who have become stay-at-home moms, with healthcare through the husband's job. Of course, gender roles...

Maybe friends or family members have cautioned you about the downside of a bitter divorce. Though there is wisdom in such concern, the reverse is also true: there can be a downside from being too nice as well. This can be the case no matter where you are in the...

An author and facilitator of marriage workshops recently offered her views on the issue of alimony in response to questions from her clients, who took one side or the other based on age and marital status. Younger clients felt that alimony following divorce was a...

When taking the first steps toward getting a divorce, it's important to reorient your sense of privacy. In a close marriage, sharing bank accounts and all sorts of personal passwords can be an expression of intimacy. But when the relationship starts to go bad, sharing...

Negotiations during a divorce can sometimes bog down over matters relating to child custody and visitation, support issues or asset valuation and division. Oh, yes, and the dog. Although disagreement over pet custody or other animal-related matters is not something...

Spy gadgets have graduated from science fiction and children's toys to serious applications as weapons wielded by some divorcing spouses. With scientific advances that make it easier for hidden technology, such as recording and tracking devices, spouses undergoing...

Few aspects of divorce proceedings generate as much confusion as QDROs for lay persons. Understanding what a QDRO is can help "smooth" the divorce process in some instances. One spouse may balk, while the other will welcome this court order. A QDRO is awarded by the...

Divorcing couples sometimes have a lot on their plate as they approach the task of separating their shared life into the lives of two independent people. There are assets and liabilities to divide, child custody to decide, and numerous paperwork to remove from at...