You and your spouse adopted a child assuming that you would be married for a long time or perhaps for the rest of your lives. Now, you are seeking a divorce and have to decide how to move forward with the best interests of your child in mind. Adoption and divorce can...
Year: 2016
There are options when you’re dealing with a contentious divorce
Even though you tried to maintain your cool, calm and collected mannerisms during your divorce, it's likely that some parts of it still have been heated. Even if you were able to maintain your calm, your spouse may not have been so accommodating. It's not uncommon for...
Here’s what kids want you to do for the holidays after a divorce
If you asked your child what he wanted for the holidays after a divorce, what do you think he would say? Maybe your child would point out that he doesn't like when you fight with your ex-husband or wife, or perhaps he would point out that he wants to know his...
Ways to deal with New Year’s Eve during a divorce
Getting a divorce can be a tiring, difficult experience. If you're in the process of a divorce when New Year's Eve rolls around, that can be hard as well. Your friends might want to go out and party, but you, newly single yet still married legally, are in a rough...
How to be financially prepared for divorce
Divorce can be devastating on your emotions, your family and your bank account. While many have cited the dissolution of their marriage as the reason for financial despair, this does not have to be the case. Following a few simple steps to prepare while you are still...
A parenting plan can make your hectic holidays easier to manage
During the holidays, a parenting plan can make life much easier. Knowing where your child will be and what's expected of you during this very busy and hectic time is an absolute necessity. A parenting plan has to be approved by a court, so you and your ex should work...
Yes, you can get through the holidays after a divorce
After a divorce, the holidays take on new meaning. Maybe they're more stressful because you have to work out a parenting arrangement quickly with your ex and attorney and get your kids where they need to go, or perhaps they're a little sad because of the people you no...
What should you do before you cohabitate?
When you're not married, you might have questions about keeping your property separate if you decide to move in with your partner. Many people assume that all assets are separate, but the fact is that many assets will be shared between you. For instance, if you...
Planning parenting after divorce
While physical assets may be difficult to separate, the hardest thing to determine during a divorce can be the custody of the children. Scheduling holiday time and assigning financial responsibilities requires compromise from both parents. In order to facilitate the...
The challenge of divorce and the holidays
The holidays can be particularly difficult for divorced families, especially if you and your ex-spouse don't get along. As a parent, you want to make the best decisions for your children, but those decisions can become stressful when the holidays are involved. Your...