A new study from Arizona State University has found that shared, 50-50 custody could be better for most children and parents alike after a divorce. In many situations, children (especially young children) have a parent who has primary physical custody after a divorce, with the noncustodial parent getting visitation rights or occasional custody, and both parents sharing legal custody. However,…
Even if you consider yourself to be a very strong person, the divorce process can be emotionally taxing. To that end, many people benefit from visiting with a therapist during their divorce to maintain a healthy emotional balance in their lives. The following are some of the primary benefits a therapist might provide during this difficult time: Finding peace with…
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year for marriage proposals. It also happens to be right around the time when many people file for divorce from their spouses. Many experts believe that the stress of the holiday season just a couple months before mid-February can put a lot of strain on an already troubled relationship.…
If you own a family business with your spouse, a divorce could be a frightening prospect in terms of the impact it could have on the business. However, there are certain ways you can protect that business in the event of a divorce. The following are a few tips to help you accomplish this: Use prenuptial agreements: If you started…
National studies show that second, third and subsequent marriages for individuals are more likely to end in divorce than first marriages. But why is this the case? The following are some of the most common reasons marriage experts believe are behind the numbers: Second marriages tend to be rushed: Studies indicate people tend to spend more time dating and getting…
As you may have heard, especially if you belong to the bridge and tunnel crowd, New York State is ripping out cash toll booths and replacing them with license plate capturing cameras. The result being that a toll bill will be mailed to the residence where the traveling vehicle is registered to. This process has already begun in earnest in…
While many of us think of our pets as being almost like our children, the law certainly does not hold them in the same regard. Pets are handled just like other household possessions in the divorce process. However, because of the strong emotional bond between humans and their animals, determining who gets custody of your pets could be a contentious…
The divorce rate among people over 50 has risen sharply in recent years as more Baby Boomers, the generation with the highest frequency of divorces, have begun to reach retirement age. Between 1990 and 2014, the divorce rate for adults over 50 doubled, while the rate for adults over age 65 tripled. These divorcees later in life come with a…
At a divorce deposition, the other party’s attorney will be given the chance to ask you questions on a wide variety of subjects related to your divorce. These topics could include your overall health, your employment history, your fidelity during the marriage, any debts or assets you own and anything else that could factor into the divorce. Your spouse is…
If you’re like most people, you might think that a divorce hearing and a divorce trial are one in the same. In reality, they are similar, but there are a few differences between the two. The following is a quick overview of each: Divorce hearings Divorce hearings are typically used to obtain temporary orders from the court to provide some…