A divorce is a traumatic time in a child's life. Having to leave their home and change their lifestyle makes it even worse. As parents, you and your ex-spouse need to ensure that your children can still participate in the same activities and enjoy the same standard of...
Your spouse has a pension and it's a very valuable asset. In fact, it is the main fund that you plan to use when you retire. Your spouse has worked at this job for decades in part because they want those pension payments. But now you are getting divorced, so you're...
You know that you want to put your children first after the divorce. You also know that you're going to share custody with your ex. This means that you're going to be co-parents. Co-parenting can be difficult, but there are ways to make it easier. Here are a few tips...
When you and your high school sweetheart got married you promised to stay with each other forever and always. Now that you are in your late 40s heading toward your 50s, things don’t seem to be so rosy. The two of you argue more than you talk, and you find that you are...
Co-parenting your child can take lots of work. While co-parenting is usually the court’s preferred option, it doesn’t always work out. Your ex-spouse may not have your child’s best interests in mind, and that can harm your child’s growth and well-being. Sole custody...
Depression is a common medical issue in the United States. Many adults experience occasional bouts of depression, and some people even have clinical depression that lasts for years. If you already had mental health struggles before your divorce, your symptoms may...
Separating from your spouse can be tricky enough, but matters become even more complex when you have a child. Both parents, as well as the court, will have the best interests of the child in mind. The problem is that all parties don’t necessarily agree on what is best...
Typically, alimony payments are made monthly. That’s often best for the paying spouse, who can budget them into their monthly expenses, and for the receiving spouse, who can count on that monthly income for as long as it’s court-ordered or you’ve negotiated....
If you’re contemplating divorce, one of the biggest decisions you and your spouse will need to make is what to do with your home. It’s likely the largest joint asset you have. If you’ve lived in it for a number of years and you’ve been raising your children there, it...
New York couples facing divorce know that there will be months of transition and uncertainty for their families. Figuring out how to split shared property and the responsibility for children can be a major challenge. Some couples spend months and thousands of dollars...