In most cases where two married people own a home together and decide to get divorced, they will also decide to sell that house. The reason for this is that they have to divide their property. It is easier to divide the earnings from a sale than the physical assets...
Family Law
Understanding the “best interests of the child” standard
If you and your child’s other parent need to formalize child custody arrangements and a parenting plan, you may have heard that you’ll need to seek a resolution that meets the "best interests of the child" standard. What exactly is this standard? How can you and...
What happens if the courts divide your property in a divorce?
Divorce is frequently a messy process because people's emotions get the better of them. They become so upset about the perceived failings of their spouse or their disappointment at the end of the relationship that they act in a way that does more harm than good....
How social media can affect your divorce proceedings
Social media has become part of everyday life in this digital age. It is not unusual for someone to post their intimate thoughts in real-time or update their friends on current events via pictures or videos. However, you ought to be careful with what you share with...
Do you keep your engagement ring if you get divorced?
When you got engaged, your significant other gave you an engagement ring. It’s very expensive and incredibly important to you. During the course of your marriage, you simply thought of this as an asset that you owned together. But now you and your spouse have decided...
What’s special about a late-in-life in divorce?
People think that a marriage that’s spanned decades is one that will continue to last. While this is true in many cases, grey divorce is also common. There are some unique challenges that come with this type of divorce, so you have to be sure to think about these if...
Your marital age could impact your odds of divorce
How old were you when you got married? If you’re wondering about the odds of divorce, the answer to that question may be very important. Studies have found that the age at which you marry can have a direct impact on the odds that you and your partner will later get...
How to make a success of co-parenting
If you have divorced your child’s other parent, then you may have negotiated a parenting plan that ensures you both play an active role in the life of your child. While this can be tricky to navigate at first, there are some tips that will help ensure co-parenting...
What do you do when a divorce turns ugly?
When a romantic relationship is no longer tenable, things can turn really ugly at any stage of the divorce process. Divorce means splitting marital assets, figuring out child and spousal support payments, and deciding how custody will be shared. And all these can be...
Reasons your prenuptial agreement may be unenforceable
Thanks to misconception or sheer naivete, most couples overlook the need for a prenuptial agreement. Commonly known as a prenup, this is an incredible tool for protecting your assets and interests should the marriage end up in divorce. However, for your prenuptial...
