An out of state child custody dispute is never easy for any parent going through divorce. Read more to find out where your dispute might be settled.
Archives for September 2015
Karma and Divorce
People often make references to karma. My mother’s favorite one was to talk about how whatever you put out into the universe comes back at you ten fold, so be careful what you put out. Another coach I know talks about how we train people how to treat us, and that how we live part […]
Taking the Fight out of Money Matters
It’s easy to understand why so many divorces turn into a long and arduous fight – after all, the premise of getting divorced is so often about arguments, mistrust, and misdeeds. But when it comes to the divorce process, approaching your divorce with the “fight still in you” often leads to a compromised resolution. Taking […]
Dealing with Divorce and Addiction
Many individuals do not realize that they are marrying an addict when they take their vows, or that addiction is something that can develop later into the marriage. No matter how or when you discover that the person you are married to is struggling with an addiction, that addiction can quickly grow and begin to feel […]
WATCH: Child Support Overview (U.S.)
Diana Shepherd, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and Editorial Director of Divorce Magazine “If there is one custodial parent (in most jurisdictions, this means that the children reside with this parent more than 60% of the time; ask a family law lawyer about the definition of sole physical custody in your area), then the state […]
5 Rules for Introducing a New Partner to Your Kids After Divorce
Consider how long you’ve been divorced, your children’s ages, and how committed you are before introducing a new partner. Waiting will pay off for everyone in the long run.
Can My Child Choose Which Parent To Live With After Divorce?
Many times during the course of a divorce case a client will relay to me the fact that their child has expressed a desire to live with one parent over the other, and the parent wants to know how we can go about ensuring the children’s wishes are followed. Unfortunately, as is the case with […]
Stop the Insanity – Part 1
This is my first blog! I hope to provide some insight into how my experiences through my separation and pending divorce has affected me. After 20 years, it was time to call it quits. We were doing okay financially but struggling in our marriage. It all ended one night while we were out walking the […]
Divorce and the Only Child
Being an only child has special considerations in the divorce period. They are not living with another ally who totally gets their unique situation. While parents, a therapist, and close buddies are sympathetic, no one else completely understands what that child is going through with divorce and shared care as a sibling does. Have heard […]
Divorce Preparation 101: Steps to Take Before Telling Your Spouse
Divorce preparation isn’t always easy, so we created a short list of steps to consider before telling your spouse that you want a divorce.
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