During divorce proceedings, full property disclosure is required to ensure that every party gets their fair share of marital property. But what if your ex is hiding assets to keep them away from division? You need to safeguard your legal rights and ensure that you get...
For both children and parents, family is something you hope to be able to count on. When your life outside the home is stressful, the people in your family are the ones you count on to provide support and stability. A divorce can leave children and parents wondering...
When you and your spouse have decided that you’re going to divorce, you may need to divide your pension. If you have a pension as a part of your retirement plan, you will need to determine the kind of plan it is actually a pension or if it is a contribution retirement...
People often say that they want to “win” their divorces, but what does that really mean? Does that mean keeping your divorce private? Does it mean getting everything you want while ignoring your soon-to-be-ex-spouse’s needs and wants? Usually, attempting to “win” a...
If you talk to someone in an unhappy marriage who has not yet decided to get a divorce, they may say they want to stay together for the kids. This is a common reason that parents give, and it is hard to blame them. They love their children and want what's best for...
If you and your spouse have a number of valuable and/or complex assets that you’re going to be transferring to one another (or maybe just from one person to the other) as part of your divorce, you don’t want to end up having to pay capital gains tax on assets you’re...
A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is a legal tool that helps to make sure certain retirement plan providers pay out benefits as outlined within a divorce settlement agreement. Anyone that is getting a divorce should know about these documents and when they...
Your divorce was undoubtedly a hectic and stressful affair, with settlements to negotiate, court hearings to attend, documents to file and possibly even litigation in court. Even if you were blessed with a divorce that was relatively free of contention, you still had...
Obtaining a divorce can be extremely stressful on all parties. For this reason, it is not uncommon to feel emotionally drained either during or after the process. Failing to recognize and deal with stressful situations could result in a long-term impact on your...
If you and your co-parent are still struggling to get through drop-offs and pick-ups of your child without an argument breaking out, you’re not alone. These exchanges can be strained, at best, (and combative, at worst) if a break-up has been particularly difficult. ...