For most, divorce is the most stressful event they will ever experience. Going through a divorce can feel like an emotional and financial rollercoaster, but there are ways to remain civil. We know it may seem inconceivable but remaining civil during divorce is possible and will help the process move along more smoothly for everyone […]

Mental health is just as important as the financial and legal aspects of a divorce. When you’re going through a divorce, it’s important to maintain a careful balance and adopt a supportive approach to constructive decision-making. Divorce is stressful, regardless of the circumstances. The most important thing to remember while going through a divorce is […]

When creating a Parenting Plan, the goal is for both parents to maintain a meaningful relationship with the children unless special circumstances exist. Kids thrive when they spend time with and are cared for by both of their parents, even when both parents live apart after a divorce. It’s not the divorce that hurts kids […]

Parenting time is the amount of time each parent spends with their children when parents separate. Disagreements about how to measure it and how to divide it often cause controversy between the parents. Parenting time, previously called “visitation,” is fluid and varies on a case-by-case basis. For couples with children, settling parenting time is a […]

Now that the holidays are right around the corner, everyone may seem a little more excited, stressed, and emotional. The truth is that many people struggle during the holiday season, whether they are mourning the loss of a loved one, away from home, or dealing with divorce. With about 50% of marriages ending in divorce, […]

Divorce is a unique and personal challenge that affects almost every aspect of the lives of those involved. Often times, when a couple is going through a divorce, it greatly affects their living arrangements, their children and relatives, and their work life. As challenging as it is, it’s crucial for you to sustain your job […]

Co-parenting can be extremely difficult after a divorce or separation. As a parent, you can only do your best and keep the best interest of your child at heart. Although you and your ex are divorced, you’re both still responsible for raising your child with love, healthy boundaries, and consistency. The key to successful co-parenting […]

A legal separation is essentially putting a pause on a marriage. Similarly to a divorce, there are many hurdles one must face when filing a separation, such as child custody, support, and visitation, division of property, etc. In contrast, when a couple separates, they are legally still married. However, they are living apart from one […]

Though divorce is more common nowadays, it’s still an enormous and emotional undertaking. If you’re planning to ask your spouse for a divorce, or if you know divorce is inevitable, you can protect your best interests and prepare yourself by being proactive before the divorce process begins. While planning a divorce may feel selfish or […]

Once a child support order is set by the court, you may feel as though the terms of the settlement are set in stone. However, circumstances in life change, and in some cases, the situation may constitute a child support modification. A modification occurs when the court revises the divorce settlement to reflect a change […]

When meeting with your divorce attorney it is important for you to understand what is considered income or an asset. Income is to be included in calculations for child support and maintenance, and assets are subject to equitable distributions. Under the Child Support Standards Act, income consists of inter alia: “gross (total) income as should […]

When meeting with a divorce attorney for an initial consultation, it is crucial to understand how important it is for you and your attorney to begin formulating a trial strategy then and there. Ascertaining the important issues to focus on through discovery is the key to successfully handling financial issues in matrimonial proceedings. By the […]