Divorce

Family law issues can be emotionally challenging. If a situation involves domestic violence, though, the process of divorce or determining child custody could be downright dangerous. Thankfully, the law provides mechanisms such as protective orders to ensure the...

Some divorcing couples have very little property or debt to address. Others have complicated financial circumstances that require careful planning. Spouses who have enjoyed higher levels of income during their marriages tend to have more thorough financial plans in...

Certain property division matters lead to intense emotions and could prompt intense fighting between spouses. People often become anxious or angry at the prospect of dividing certain resources with a spouse. Those who are close to retirement age, for example, may...

When it comes to divorce, if substantial wealth and assets are involved, the stakes are generally higher for both spouses than they are during “average” divorces. Unlike typical divorces, where assets may be limited to a family home, vehicles and savings, high-asset...

Most divorces, particularly those involving contested custody matters or sizable assets, necessitate legal representation. Those preparing for divorce seek legal assistance to better ensure a favorable outcome. Their attorney can handle paperwork, negotiations and...

There’s no question that domestic violence is a very real issue in many marriages. However, it’s also true that allegations of domestic violence are sometimes used as a weapon in divorces. Weaponized domestic violence allegations refer to the manipulation of the court...

One of the most complicated parts of a divorce case involves dividing the assets that the couple owns. The things that they have accumulated during their marriage are generally going to count as marital assets, while items from before the marriage began will generally...

When couples who have remained married for years and who are over the age of 50 decide to divorce, the situation may be referred to as a gray divorce. In a legal sense, a gray divorce is essentially the same as any other marital dissolution. The same laws apply...

When it comes to someone's financial circumstances, individuals are often prone to exaggeration. People will try to present themselves as more successful or wealthy than they actually are. However, people can also take the opposite approach to certain financial...

You may not agree with your spouse about much anymore, but both of you have one thing in common still. You agree that your rescued beagle mix is the best dog who has ever lived. You can still bond over your love of the animal you share. For better and for worse, that...