Postnuptial agreements are documents signed by spouses that can clarify their expectations for the marriage and lead to a simpler divorce. In a postnuptial agreement, spouses can agree on how they will divide their property and finances. They may even include an...
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Dealing with rental properties in your divorce
Your family home is likely the largest jointly owned asset you and your spouse will be dealing with in your divorce. However, in addition to deciding what you’ll do with that, you may have a rental property to deal with. Whether you rent out the first condo you bought...
Abusive relationships can cause post-divorce stress
Spousal abuse can be physically, mentally and financially difficult for the victim. Many believe that their life will immediately improve after they end a toxic marriage when, actually, divorce is just the first step to a better life. You may experience a recovery...
Negotiation provides an expedited divorce away from the courtroom
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you are probably not looking forward to expensive and possibly lengthy litigation. Other options are available. For example, if the two of you wish to expedite the process, you might consider negotiation....
Is it time to review your child support order?
If you are a divorced parent, you know how quickly life can change. While your original child support order may have worked in the beginning, your children’s needs are sure to evolve as they grow. Over time, you may find yourself trying to do more with less. From a...
How to deal with a child who’s behaving like your ex
As children get older, they often increasingly start to resemble their parent of the same gender (or even the opposite gender). Beyond the physical resemblance, they may begin to use phrases or develop habits of one or both parents – often without realizing it. This...
How to minimize the negative impact of divorce on your kids
If you're a parent considering divorce, one of your top priorities – if not the top one – is how it will affect your children. Some children are indeed negatively impacted by their parents' divorce, sometimes well into adulthood. However, many negative impacts are...
