Blog Posts in July, 2017

Tax Considerations When Dividing Property in Divorce

Divorce can bring countless issues to the surface, the most prominent being the question how to properly divide finances. While two people who are in the midst of putting an end to the marriage aren’t likely to discuss all aspects before moving forward, taking the time to figure out finances could not be more important. One of the most important issues to discuss is the division of marital assets. ...

Children & Divorce

Divorce isn’t easy, but it gets far more difficult and complicated when there are children involved. Divorcing parents have the additional concern of worrying about how their decision will affect their children. Depending on your child’s age, there are unique concerns you may be facing as a result of ending your marriage. No matter the situation, you must constantly soothe and encourage your child ...

Bird Nesting: Giving Children Custody of Your Marital Home

Bird Nesting: Giving Children Custody of Your Marital Home Divorcing parents have always faced the same conundrum: what to do in regards to their custody agreement. Children are often the biggest victims of divorce, as they are unwittingly thrust into a situation which leaves them forced to choose between which parent they side with--or worse, be shuffled back and forth between both parents, ...

The Role of Mediators in Divorce

Mediation is one of the most amicable alternatives to customary divorce proceedings, as it removes the contentious, and drawn-out court processes which usually accompany traditional divorce. Mediation involves sitting with your ex-spouse in order to determine the details of your divorce settlement between the two of you. With the help of lawyers or advisors if you so choose to have them there, a ...

10 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce

Choosing to end your marriage is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. With so much on the line, it is no wonder people take such serious consideration before they make such a life-altering decision. You presumably took plenty of time before getting married to ensure it was the right thing to do, and a divorce takes just as much time and consideration--if not more. Rushing into ...