November 2013

How to Decide if You Want a Divorce

Month: November 2013

How to Decide if You Want a Divorce

November 21, 2013

Deciding to get a divorce is a difficult decision. It is often a long road with many twists and turns along the way. One day you may be certain you want a divorce, while the next day you may want

How to Stay Out of Family Court

November 20, 2013

Many families who experience a divorce or custody case find themselves returning to family court over and over for modification and enforcement proceedings. One problem gets resolved and then another one pops up. Sometimes the same issue is re-litigated over

Why Paternity Matters

November 20, 2013

If you have a child with someone else and you are not married, it is important to establish paternity. You might be wondering why the legal details matter, especially if both you and the other parent know and understand who

What Is Co-Parenting?

November 20, 2013

Co-parenting is a buzzword you will hear a lot about if you are in the middle of a divorce or custody case. Some people misunderstand what co-parenting is all about.

Divorce and Your In-Laws

November 19, 2013

When you get a divorce, you might think you get a divorce from your ex’s entire family, but if you have children, that side of the family will be involved in your life for a very long time. Your child

Two Turkeys, Two Menorahs, and Two Trees: Coping with Holiday Overload

November 19, 2013

Parents often try to focus on the positives of holidays when going through a divorce. You’ll get to celebrate twice! There will be two trees and two turkeys! Lots of presents! Tons of fun! In reality a doubled up approach

3 Reasons Why You Should Settle Your Divorce

November 19, 2013

When you decide to get a divorce, you’re doing it because you’re in conflict with your spouse. It’s common to feel malicious and to want revenge. Taking your spouse for every dime, punishing him or her by revealing all in

How to Get Your Stuff Back After a Divorce

November 18, 2013

When you are working through settlement talks for your divorce or discussing your property division with your attorney, you have to make some tough choices and face the fact that there are compromises or decisions ahead that may not be

Dealing with Divorce Remorse

November 18, 2013

It is extremely common to get through your divorce, walk out of the courthouse ready to begin your new life, and suddenly feel as though you’ve made bad choices. You might be sad your relationship is over or you may

Make Co-Parenting Work

November 18, 2013

Co-parenting after a divorce can be challenging. Your relationship with your ex has completely changed, yet somehow you must find a way to function together as parents. Co-parenting is beneficial for your child, yet may feel impossible to you when

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