Blog: Divorce

12/10/18

Written By Jennifer Pell Among Americans aged 50 and older, divorce rates have doubled since the 1990s, according to a recent Pew Research Center report. Researchers postulate various reasons for this boom in what is sometimes termed ‘gray divorce’. On the one hand, we are living longer than ever before. Thus, someone in their 50s has decades of life ahead, and may find that over the years, they have become incompatible with their spouse. Secondly,...

12/3/18

Protect your children’s emotional well-being during your divorce

Written By Jennifer Pell Divorces are stressful and painful for everyone involved, but the little ones often are the ones who suffer the most, and good parents are well aware of this. A survey conducted for the American Sociological Review revealed that around 50% of American children have experienced, or will experience, the divorce of their parents. Understandably, parents are so emotionally entangled in their own struggles and the processes of a divorce that they...

6/25/18

Coping with an aggressive ex when relocating after divorce

The divorce is finally over. You and your child can now work on getting your lives back on track and moving toward your new futures. For many people, finding a new home is the perfect way to get a fresh start. Don’t be too hasty to start packing, though, it may be illegal for you to move in the wake of your divorce. If your former spouse has any custody rights, you are required to...

5/29/18

Do grandparents have rights after a divorce?

Divorce is never easy for anyone especially the people involved. Breaking apart a home is awful. Everyone is impacted by the divorce. As a grandparent, you are always there for your grandchildren. The thought of you no longer being able to spend time with your grandchildren because of the divorce is unimaginable. Grandparents rights So, what happens after a divorce? Who would possibly keep you from seeing your grandchildren? Unfortunately, it happens very often. Relationships...

3/23/18

4 mistakes that could jeopardize an amicable divorce

Divorcing spouses aren’t always looking for a fight and dramatic courtroom resolutions. In fact, many people would prefer to make a divorce as quick and painless as possible so that they can focus on the future. In these situations, Refusing to compromise: Not taking the process seriously: Acting out outside of legal proceedings: Not understanding the roles: These and other mistakes can jeopardize cooperative efforts to resolve the various divorce-related matters,...

1/9/18

When It’s Time To Seriously Consider Divorce

When you and your spouse first met and fell in love, you probably spent as much time together as possible—getting to know one another, being affectionate and doing activities you both enjoyed. However, after 5, 10 or 20 years of marriage, many couples come to the realization that they not only don’t spend much time with their spouse, but they also may not really want to. Like any close relationship, maintaining a marriage is hard...

12/8/17

Is Divorce Mediation Right For You And Your Soon-To-Be Ex?

Divorce is traditionally viewed as being a contentious process. Spouses are programmed to view each another as the enemy and to be guarded and wary when forced to interact with one another. In reality, there are plenty of couples who still like and respect their ex, but simply no longer want to be married and view divorce as a mutually-beneficial solution. If this latter description applies to your situation, you may want to consider divorce...

11/15/17

Planning To File For Divorce? Do These Three Things Now

Whether you have been married for 3 or 30 years, at some point or another, many married couples experience problems. From financial issues and infidelity to a serious illness or issues with addiction –individuals who experience these and other difficulties in their marriage may eventually come to the decision that a marriage cannot be saved. If you are planning to file for divorce, it’s important to prepare. While many aspects of a divorce won’t be in...

9/6/17

What Happens To An Estate Plan In The Wake Of Divorce?

From the division of assets and property to child custody and parenting time, there are numerous issues that must be contemplated, negotiated and decided upon during the divorce process. While state law mandates that important financial and custody issues like these be settled prior to a final judgment of divorce being entered, those related to estate planning may go unaddressed. If you’ve taken the time to draft a will or designate a power of attorney,...

7/11/17

For Children, Divorce Often Triggers Living Changes

There’s no doubt that divorce can be hard on everyone in a family – especially young children who may have trouble adjusting to their new family structure. In addition to mourning their family as they knew it, children must also often adjust to living in two separate homes where a different set of rules, expectations and standards may apply. In an effort to maintain as much consistency and stability as possible, Create a familiar...