Over the last year, you’ve been wondering if you’re going to get a divorce. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it yourself, but you’re just not sure when is the right time to bring it up. Maybe you think your spouse has been considering it because you’ve noticed...
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Is it time to review your existing spousal support order?
When a couple divorces, the court may direct one party to pay spousal support to the other party. Also known as spousal support, the purpose of spousal support is to help meet the receiving party’s ongoing financial needs. However, it is important to understand that...
How to tell your spouse you want a divorce
Your marriage may have been long and full of memorable times, but your relationship has changed and you think it’s best if you get a divorce – but, how will you bring this up with your spouse? Divorce happens all the time, and, through trial and effort, there are...
Can I initiate divorce if my spouse is deployed?
You know that you want to get a divorce, but there’s one problem. Your spouse is in the military and they are currently deployed. They’re thousands of miles away. You’re worried that this means you’re not going to be able to initiate the divorce. How do you serve your...
What are some things that predict divorce?
Divorce is not always predictable. Your spouse may engage in an extramarital affair that you had no idea was going on until the day that they filed for divorce. Sometimes, it happens out of the blue. However, in a lot of cases, you can find factors that predict if...
What are your options for property division in a divorce?
You need to have an idea of what to expect if you want to plan for the future. For the average individual considering divorce, visualizing life after the end of their marriage is hard. They may not know what resources they will have at their disposal nor what...
My ex won’t let me see my child. Can I withhold child support?
When a romantic relationship that involves a child comes to an end, child custody and support are usually some of the two contentious issues the divorcing or separating couple has to agree on. It is not uncommon for divorcing or separating couples to let emotions get...
Cryptocurrency ownership complicates divorce settlements
Divorces can be complex. The simplest divorces are when the spouses share no children and own very little marital property together. Even when children are taken out of the equation, spouses with robust stock portfolios, multiple retirement accounts and other...
How do I tell my child about the divorce?
Divorce is never easy for everyone. If you have children, one of the most challenging conversations you will ever have is talking to your children about your decision to dissolve your marriage. When it is clear that divorce is inevitable, it is important that you let...