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Getting married is a big event in a person's life. If you are getting ready to say "I do" to the person who has captured your heart, you should make sure to take steps to protect your future. For many people, this means having a prenuptial agreement signed.One of the...
There are some ways that getting a divorce might impact you even years down the road. Your credit report is one of these ways. When you get divorced, you and your ex will have to split everything that is considered marital property. This includes not only assets, but...
Our previous two blog posts discussed divorce mediation and how this might be a viable option for many divorces. People who are going through high-asset divorces often think that they aren't going to be able to go through mediation. This isn't the case. While...
When you watch television, there is a chance that you have seen some really nasty divorces. These divorces are a reality for some people in real life, but divorce mediation is a way that you might be able to do away with some of that tension and strife. If you are...
When you think of property division in a divorce, assets such as houses, cars, bank accounts and valuables may come to mind first. Another asset you will want to claim your rights to is your spouse's retirement plan. You need to remember to consider not only your...
The issues that surround a divorce can include subjects that lead to heated conversations. In some cases, you and your ex might feel like you are going around and around with the same problems. You have two options to choose from when this happens. You can either try...
In our most recent blog post, we discussed how alimony doesn't have to be a forever arrangement. In some cases, we can work it to so that you have a time limit for the payments or we might be able to arrange a lump sum payment so that you don't have to worry about...
Many people look at alimony as a life-time agreement, but that's not always realistic. Understanding that alimony doesn't have to be a forever agreement is important when you're going through a divorce, especially if you're the one who is going to be making the...
For divorced parents, the holidays can be fraught with conflict over custodial arrangements for the children. Especially if this is the first holiday season since the divorce, it's wise to plan ahead as much as possible to forestall chaos and upset feelings.Ideally,...
Divorce in most circumstances is a painful, emotionally charged event. It can easily become overwhelming and lead to depression, anxiety and even physical illness. It's important to take the following proactive steps in nurturing your emotional health to lead to a...