You and your spouse can create your own child custody and visitation schedule during the divorce process, or work with an attorney. This will help you stay out of the court and avoid having a judge make custody-related decisions on your behalf. The following are a few tips to keep in mind that will help you through the process: Know…
On November 18, our office became home to a new work of art — one uniquely dear to my heart, which weaves together seemingly unrelated threads: friends, devout strangers, the personal, the professional. “Everest” is a piece that represents coming together, helping one another and the power of hope. These are themes that are echoed in marriage and divorce —…
When you are considering filing for divorce or have recently been presented with divorce paperwork by your spouse, one of the first things you should do is retain the services of a skilled divorce lawyer. But how exactly do you do this? Most people have never had to hire an attorney before, so they might feel confused about where to…
Like passed cake bites and bell sleeves, a fairly new trend in weddings is to have a close friend or relative perform marriage ceremonies in lieu of the traditional minister or justice of the peace. For nonreligious couples, it’s a way to have someone who knows them well tell their story and a say few sage words at their wedding.…
Orders of protection (often referred to as restraining orders) are meant to keep a person who has been harassing or abusing you from contacting, harming or threatening you in any way. However, offenders do not always follow the terms of these court orders. In fact, some statistics indicate about half of all protection orders are violated. So, what happens if…
The first year after a divorce is always the hardest for you and your children, especially when the holidays arrive. Every event requires more flexibility than ever, as your kids will share parenting time and have to say goodbye to some old traditions, while creating some new ones along the way. Below are a few tips to help you get…
A legal separation can be a good way to transition into your new life as a divorced couple. However, it’s important to have some strict ground rules in place to make sure that the separation is actually an effective, beneficial one. With this in mind, here are some tips for making a legal separation work: Treat your relationship as a…
Divorce is an inherently stressful process for adults and children alike, and it’s somewhat common for significant emotional issues to arise during these stressful times. Many people find it is beneficial to work with a therapist or counselor during the divorce process to maintain their emotional health. Below are just a few benefits: Counseling can help you better manage your…
While you might initially be more concerned about how your divorce will affect you financially and logistically, it also has the potential to affect your health — especially if you get divorced at an older age. “Gray divorce,” the common term for divorce among people 50 years old or older, is skyrocketing in the United States, despite how the divorce…
Going through a divorce is always going to be difficult both financially and emotionally, no matter your age. But older couples going through a divorce have a unique set of concerns, including what will happen to their retirement plans. This has become an increasingly common concern among divorcees, as so-called “gray divorce” (divorce among adults older than 50 years old)…