After your divorce is final, the future can seem a little overwhelming. With so many possibilities, it can be easy to get lost and not know where to start in pursuit of your new normal. To figure out what’s next, here are some tips to help you find your “normal” after...
Want to adopt your stepchildren? Here’s what you need to know.
Blended families can be amazing blessings. It is a special moment when a stepparent decides that they want to legally adopt their stepchild and care for them as their own child. If this is your situation, you may be wondering how to begin the process, and what it will...
Can a collaborative divorce give both parties more closure?
The last thing you may hope to achieve in a divorce is closure, but it is possible if you and your partner are on the same page about the process. Taking the collaborative approach to divorce can help you achieve your post-divorce life goals faster and with less...
How children benefit when their parents share custody
Divorce means major changes to your lifestyle. If you divorce and have minor children, it may, too, mean you must adjust to a new custody arrangement. Spending less time with your child may not be your preference. However, you may find the transition to be easier if...
Commonly overlooked issues in a custody dispute
Parents come to the divorce mediation table with a host of concerns. However, you may overlook some important considerations that impact your ability to coparent effectively. Ask yourself these questions as you prepare to negotiate a fair child custody arrangement in...
Getting Your Family Back On Track After Bankruptcy
Written By Jennifer Pell There were 773,375 bankruptcy claims filed in 2018, according to the 2018 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary. Compared to the previous year, this was a 2% drop for consumer bankruptcies and a 4% drop for business ones. However, with...
Blending Families: Try These Tips for a Smooth Transition
Written By Jennifer Pell Sixty-five percent of remarriages involve children and blending two families. Moving in with a new spouse and their children is a huge transition for everyone involved, not just the children, but also the parents on both sides. There are a...
Don’t Believe The Con Man
Written by Robert Davidson - Author of THE BEAST I LOVED: A Battered Woman's Desperate Struggle to Survive Domestic violence is all about power and the need to control, which comes from the monumental insecurity virtually all batterers suffer from. Like little...
Juvenile Driving And Its Impact On Family Law
Written By Jennifer Pell Handing over the cash or keys for a motor vehicle is an important part of growing up for many American teens. There's a huge level of responsibility attached to motoring; despite this, many young drivers don't take this responsibility to...
Is divorce mediation right for us?
Not every couple who is looking to divorce wants to duke it out. Many are looking for respectful, amicable ways to end a marriage. If you are interested in a more peaceful process for your divorce, it may be worth considering whether mediation is right for you. What...
