You and your spouse may be thinking of divorce, or may be starting the divorce process, and are unsure of what it will mean for your family. Each family is unique in structure, size, and style, but when divorce is brought into the picture one thing is certain: the family…
When a divorce is decided upon, many states have a clause under family law that couples must first go to mediation to try to settle any problems and potentially reconcile and save the marriage. This is especially the case if the couple have been together for 10 years or more,…
It hasn’t changed overnight, but the evidence is now wide spread. The contrast and make-up of the modern family has vastly changed in the last 50 years. The modern relationship make-up has also vastly changed. Many factors can contribute to this change in structure. From the economy to careers, we…
It’s not hard to understand that divorce becomes exponentially harder to manage and to finalize if more than just the spouses are involved. Cases that involve children can become difficult because spouses are parents too. This means they must decide upon what’s best for themselves and also what is best…
There are many factors that affect custody arrangements. The best and most reasonable arrangements should be decided upon by both parents in order for a smooth transition for any children involved. This also eliminates any
The Child’s Bill of Rights was implemented for the sole purpose of protecting all children involved in divorce. There are a number of factors in the development of custodial issues. All 50 states have adopted this Bill of Rights in order to protect children and to uphold all of their…
The dissolution of marriage brings about many changes for all involved. Deciding who gets what as far as assets, finances, and property can often be the most stressful and difficult part of the entire process. Property is defined as something that a person legally owns. When two people enter into…
It was inevitable that divorce would make its way into the technological era. Thanks to the vast number of people connected to the internet from a multitude of different sources, whether its via smartphone, tablet, or computer, online interactions and transactions are expected. We bank online, and shop online, so…
Some of us, actually many of us, have a tendency to repeat our mistakes. Its part of human nature and it can be construed as the general make-up of our personally. We are drawn to certain things, and these funneled choices lead us down similar paths that ultimately end the…
Many states have a clause under their divorce laws that specifically state that mediation is mandatory before a party decides to completely dissolve their marriage. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution, or the practice of resolving disputes between two or more parties with concrete effects. Typically, a third…