Separation and an eventual divorce elicit a chain reaction of personal and legal ramifications. Your children remain your focus throughout, and understanding how a custody plan works can help add stability in an uncertain landscape. The court requires a custody plan...
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What is community and separate property?
When going through a divorce, you will have to deal with the division of assets. This is often one of the most difficult parts of the divorce for many people. To understand asset division better, it is important to understand community and separate property first and...
When can courts mandate mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that allows you and your spouse to agree on the terms of your divorce without litigating it in court. It offers you significant benefits in terms of time and money savings. It also frees up judges to address...
Planning for a not-so-happy new year
As people ring in the new year, many make resolutions representing a significant change in their lives. Nothing is more life-altering than divorce, which is a common goal for many spouses. Divorce traditionally increases when the year changes, allowing families one...
Paving the way for your blended family
So much of family law is about divorce and custody. However, when you decide to remarry and combine families, there is plenty of space for family law to help lay the foundation for success. It may sound daunting. According to Raising Strong Kids Through Divorce,...
Mental illness and divorce: 3 tips for co-parenting
Divorce can trigger or worsen symptoms of many mental illnesses, such as anxiety and depression. While you may find this a cause for worry, GoodTherapy notes that diagnosis alone cannot affect your rights to child custody or visitation. Whether you or your ex-spouse...
What is wasteful dissipation in a divorce?
Divorce proceedings all too often lead to fights over marital property. As couples brace themselves for a major life adjustment, they may alter their financial habits. While one partner may try to save to prepare for the cost of litigation and a lifestyle with one...
Who should opt out of joint custody?
Joint custody serves as a good option for many families going through divorce. Numerous studies showcase the various benefits. However, even the best custody options do not suit every single family's unique needs. Who are the families who should opt for something...
Does wealth add antagonism to divorce?
Popular myth states that wealthier couples will usually fight more often and fight in more extravagant and angry ways. While the logic behind this myth may make sense at first, it begins to fall apart when looking at the details more closely. Wealth and arguments in...
What are the known benefits of joint custody?
Joint custody has gained a good reputation over the years. Numerous studies pinpoint it as the best option for divorcing parents without extenuating circumstances. What are the benefits touted for joint custody? How do they help both parents and children of divorce?...

