As a stepparent, you may be the person who raised your spouse’s child.  Now, you may feel that they are your child, even though you aren’t biologically related. If you want to adopt your stepchild, it may be possible.  However, there are some restrictions that might...

Divorce is always challenging for couples.  It's even more so if it happens when you're fast approaching retirement age.  It may be even more unnerving if there's a wide gap between what you and your spouse earn.  You may wonder whether you'll have to turn over a...

The proverb, “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,” is good advice for divorcing parents.  Children learn in many ways.  They learn from your actions, from the things they hear you say and from the instructions you give them. Unfortunately, it is easy to do or...

If you've already come to the conclusion that your marriage is over, the best you can now hope for is a favorable divorce settlement, whereby you are able to get the child custody arrangement that feels optimal to you, and a share of the marital assets that you feel...

If you are going through a divorce, one of the key concerns you will have is your financial well-being, particularly if your ex was the primary earner.  You may be especially concerned about this if you are a full-time parent who stays at home with the kids instead of...

When you are going through a divorce, the first question to answer is whether this will be a no-fault or fault-based divorce.  A fault-based divorce is filed when one spouse won’t consent to end the marriage and the other spouse doesn’t want to wait.  A no-fault...

Divorcing spouses often must agree to sell the family home when neither can afford to buy out the other's interest.  But the process of selling a home with an estranged spouse is sometimes difficult That’s where an agent who’s a Certified Real Estate Divorce...

One person's struggles can affect everyone else close to them.  A family member struggling with addiction can negatively impact the lives of their parents, their spouses and their children.  Someone who commits a crime and winds up in jail will also affect the...

You may have a child custody schedule that works 90% of the time. Maybe your child simply lives with you for one week and then with your ex the following week.  It’s simple and gives both of you the exact same amount of time with your child, so there is little room...

The division of marital property is a big part of the divorce process. Even though you have an idea in your mind of how things should play out, you’re not likely to get everything you want. That’s the harsh reality, but it’s important to plan in advance so that you...