Author Archives: Bryan Salamone
Rules to Help You Communicate with Your Former Spouse After Divorce
Although many people who go through a divorce would very much like to never have to see or talk to their former partner ever again, this is unfortunately not a realistic scenario for most couples. If, for example, you have children together, you need to keep in touch regularly if you have any hope of… Read More »
Important Financial Planning Considerations to Make After Divorce
After a divorce, it can take some time to adjust to your new financial situation. There is less money coming in, but still plenty of expenses to monitor. To that end, it’s important to sit down and closely analyze how a divorce will affect you financially before it is actually made official. Here are some… Read More »
How Can Parents Address College Financial Aid During Divorce?
There are many financial strains individuals will have to overcome as they go through a divorce. This is especially true for parents who are helping pay for their kids’ college education through the use of financial aid. The following are a few tips to keep in mind as you navigate the Free Application for Federal… Read More »
Tips to Help You Recover from Divorce
The time period after a divorce can be very stressful. Although you are likely going to be focused on all the logistics of starting off on a new path by yourself and helping your children cope with the major change in their lives, it’s important to take some time for yourself so you can heal… Read More »
Steps to Take Before Separating from Your Spouse
It may be tempting to rush into a separation when you feel your marriage is not going well. However, there are a few steps you should take before the separation to ensure you protect your own interests. Here are a few of those steps: Get your papers in order. Examples of key documents include tax… Read More »
What to Do When You Receive a Child Support Petition
If you receive a formal petition for child support, it is important that you respond quickly and appropriately. You are legally obligated to provide child support if you are not the custodial parent, and avoiding this responsibility could lead to significant legal consequences. The petition you receive will have specific instructions on the steps you… Read More »
What Rights to Custody Do Step Parents Have?
Although it is possible for stepparents to request custody or visitation of a children who are not biologically theirs, it can be a challenging process. There are some ways in which the law treats stepparents similarly to natural parents, as a step parent has likely played a significant role in the child’s life. In other… Read More »
How You Can Successfully Negotiate a Divorce Settlement
Divorce can cause a lot of turbulence, both emotionally and financially, in a person’s life. Because of this, it’s important to act with great care during settlement negotiations, being assertive enough to look out for your own interests, but also amicable enough to avoid making the situation more contentious than it needs to be. The… Read More »
Team Salamone and Camp Sundown Work Together to Help Children with Ultra-Rare Disease
Camp Sundown is a special camp for children that suffer from life-threatening UV-sensitivity diseases. One of these diseases is called Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP). People that suffer from XP are extremely sensitive to ultra-violent light and must avoid sunlight or they will suffer from third-degree burns and a high risk of skin and eye cancers. There… Read More »
Tips to Help You Prepare for a Child Custody Hearing
Child custody disputes most commonly go to court when parents are not able to reach an agreement that is in the child’s best interests. At one of these hearings, a judge reviews arguments from both sides — along with all available facts in the case — before determining what type of custody arrangement is best…. Read More »