Itโs not necessarily wise to rush into a divorce. Rushing leads to more mistakes no matter what youโre doing, and that certainly is true with preparing for a divorce. It is best to take your time and make sure that you get all of the details right. That being said, while there is no technical requirement for either person to…
The decision to adopt a child may be the biggest decision that you make in your life. After all, bringing a child into your family creates a number of emotional and financial obligations to which you must adhere, and it can make a world of difference to the child whom youโre adopting. But before you agree to move forward with…
January is commonly referred to as the Divorce Month. It has a reputation as the time of year when divorce cases spike in frequency and more couples are looking to split up. But what is it about January that creates this rise in divorce filings? Is there anything inherent about this month, in particular, that pushes people toward the end…
Out of the countless reasons couples divorce, lack of communication is near or at the top of the most common issues that eventually end marriages. While nothing can change a path that saw a union dissolve, trying to build a more robust dialogue during a life-changing event can help with marital dissolution. When nothing can be done to stop an…
Parents who do not intend to continue their romantic relationship have to make some challenging decisions. Creating a parenting plan is a crucial step for divorcing parents and those who never married and now intend to end their romantic relationship or cohabitation. When you know the basics about parenting plans, you will feel more comfortable moving forward with your family…
Adopting a child can be one of the best decisions that you can make. But the process is oftentimes more complex than many people realize. After all, thereโs a lot to take into consideration. You have to think about what adoption means for the child and how they will cope with it, how the adoption will change your family dynamics,…
The fact that divorce affects slightly more couples than not is no surprise. But given the fact that most heterosexual women typically suffer financial decline post-divorce, why are they the ones who typically end their marriage? If you consider evolutionary theory, mismatches between males and females may influence divorce decisions. Is it possible that the features which initially attracted you…
Your initial child custody dispute may have been hard-fought. But even after the matter is settled, you could find yourself asking whether the agreement that was reached with your childโs other parent, or that was ordered by the court, is still in your childโs best interests. If itโs not, you may need to think about pursuing a custody modification. What…
Going through a divorce can be devastating for you and your family. Your children may have difficulty understanding, and you and your spouse may disagree on sharing custody and support between two households. You love and want to support your children, but paying child support may significantly impact your financial life, or you may disagree with how much you are…
During divorce, the parties must divide all their marital property. This includes . There are several different options for dividing a home during the divorce process and it can help divorcing couples as they progress through their divorce to be familiar with each....