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When you get married, you likely do not expect to split your shared digital music and photo collections. Still, in today's divorces, these digital assets are becoming more important. Knowing how to identify, value and divide them is essential for a fair divorce...
Divorces involving couples who have interests in various assets can quickly become complex. By the end of the negotiations, both spouses are probably eager to move on with their lives. It is very easy for them to fail to take certain necessary steps at the end of the...
When co-parenting, the holiday season can be both cheerful and challenging for many families. The holidays often involve family gatherings, traditions and memories that both parents want to share with their children. However, managing custody schedules can be a...
During divorce, couples do not just have to divide physical custody – which determines where their child lives – but also legal custody. This is the right that parents have to make decisions for their children. These decisions could address healthcare, education,...
Co-parenting can be challenging even if you and your spouse have an amicable divorce. Setting some rules from the outset is wise. Here is how you can do this: Determine how you will communicate Effective communication is essential in all divorce-related matters,...
Spouses who have contributed to 401(k)s and similar retirement savings accounts during their marriages often have to address their savings when they divorce. Some couples work out property division solutions that allow one spouse to keep the entire 401(k) in...
You want a collaborative divorce rather than a traditional one – or want to at least give it a try. However, your spouse doesn’t see the point. Is there a way to get a reluctant spouse on board and have them come to the table with an open mind? There may be, but it...
If you share children with the person you are divorcing, one of the things you must do is work out how to split parenting. It’s an issue that can often cause friction, as understandably both parents may hate the thought of not being able to spend as much time with...
Divorce and legal separation are challenging enough. The added complexity of dividing retirement benefits further complicates the situation. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) ensures fair distribution of these benefits. QDROs are crucial in protecting the...
Divorce is relatively common in the United States, as is small business ownership. Many of these small businesses are owned by couples. A married couple may run a fast food restaurant together, for example, or they may have a consulting company. Some of these...