One area of contention between parents when dealing with child support disputes is how the money can be used. Someone paying child support might believe that he or she should not be paying as much because it doesn't seem like the money is going toward items the child...
Month: September 2016
Dividing business assets after divorce
We've often talked about the need for collaboration during the divorce process. When collaboration is possible, it can reduce the in-fighting and stress of the entire process, and it can make it easier for you and your soon-to-be ex to make decisions that are better...
Communication needs don’t always go away after divorce
One of the biggest challenges for people in a marriage is communication. When two people have to make big decisions together on a regular basis -- or even just decide who'll make coffee in the morning -- communication issues are almost impossible to expunge...
How to salvage your credit while dumping your ex
If you are in the midst of a divorce, it's vital to protect your credit, as you will need it going forth on your own. A good place to start is examining the joint debts that have accrued during the marriage. If you even have an inkling that your soon-to-be-ex will...
Evidence shows social media can be dangerous for marriages
In 2010, a poll of attorneys conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers indicated that 81 percent of divorce cases involved social media in some way. Six years later, social media is an even more prevalent part of our lives, and it can also be part of...