Valuating a business is one of the most complicated processes during a divorce. According to U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9 percent of all US businesses. The amount of wealth generated is staggering, and if you are in the middle of a...
The decision to divorce can produce an emotional shock to your system. This is true whether you are the one who decided to seek the divorce or it was your spouse's decision that comes as a complete surprise to you. The emotional chaos of the moment can be...
The laws you will encounter that govern same-sex marriage and child custody may not always be clear. You might see a new precedence being set with the rulings of same-sex custody cases. Here are three aspects that can affect the child custody ruling in your same-sex...
Ending your first marriage is gut-wrenching. Ending your second marriage can be downright embarrassing. If the second time was not the charm, you likely want to get through the separation process as fast as possible. Unfortunately, not everything can be fast. After...
Divorce is a painful and difficult experience not only for the adults involved but also for the children. Unfortunately, they sometimes go overlooked in the heat of the moment. But in almost any divorce situation, children will end up impacted by the split itself....
Dealing with an ex post-divorce can be challenging. However, when exes are raising children together, they have no choice but to make it work. There are several co-parenting styles, and it is the job of parents to determine how they are best able to work together to...
When going through a divorce, most spouses will worry about the division of their assets. This is often one of the longest parts of the split. It is complex and full of emotion in many cases. In some cases, a spouse may feel inclined to try hiding assets so they do...
Being a military spouse comes with some perks from the government. Your access to those benefits after the divorce may not be set in stone. The American Bar Association explains that there are strict rules about your access to continued spousal benefits. The 20/20/20...
In an ideal world, all divorces would be amicable, but in reality, disputes over custody and property division can cause significant friction between you and your former partner. A high-conflict divorce can cause children to suffer and make co-parenting difficult. As...
Whether you have questions about visitation as a non-custodial parent who has fallen behind on child support payments or your child's other parent is not paying support, it is essential to understand your rights, options and obligations. For starters, you should...