One of the great challenges after divorce is learning to co-parent effectively. Unfortunately, there are some real problems that can occur when one parent is a "gopher" parent. In other words, the parent conveniently appears and disappears as he or she wants to. Here...
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Advice for women before filing for divorce
Divorce is an ugly word. It's seldom every thought of as a pleasant experience. Emotions run rampant, including anger, fear and resentment. You may ask yourself why you even married the person in the first place. Since most people marry for love, you've likely...
Do our debts get split up like our property during a divorce?
A divorce is not an easy thing to go through. A lot of emotions come to the surface, and spouses may be so hurt or emotional that they only want to take everything they can from their soon-to-be exes. Connecticut is known as an equitable distribution state. This means...
Sherri Shepherd appeals case to state supreme court
Sherri Shepherd, best known for her former role as a co-host on "The View," entered into a surrogacy agreement last year along with her then-husband Lamar Sally. Within a few months of Shepherd's egg being used in the surrogacy, the marriage between the two began to...
3 years and counting: Bethenny Frankel’s divorce still ongoing
While most divorces are completed in a timely manner, there are some that seem to drag on and on. One such celebrity divorce is that between Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy. It's been three years now that the two have been battling in court. The major point of...
Is your spouse hiding offshore accounts in your divorce?
If you're in the middle of a high asset divorce and believe that your soon-to-be ex-spouse is hiding assets from you and the court, it's time to get some serious help. If the assets are hidden in offshore accounts, one of the best sources of information may be the...
Does the current child support system tear families apart?
The basic idea behind child support is that all of the expenses are covered that are needed, with both parents contributing equally. Unfortunately, child support systems fail repeatedly in this regard. There are three ways in which child support systems tear apart...
What do I do if my ex takes our child out of the country?
Surely there are fewer scarier feelings than when you realize your ex-spouse has left the country with your child. You may feel as though there is no one to help you, including local law enforcement. Whom do you turn to? The first thing to do is to speak to a lawyer...
Valuating and dividing complex assets during a divorce
Many divorces have complex property division proceedings. A proper valuation of these assets is crucial during the divorce process so that you can receive what you are entitled to. At the O'Neil Law Firm, P.C., we will help you plan for your future by taking you...
Jared Fogle and wife finalize divorce
Just days before Jared Fogle was sentenced to 15 years in prison, his divorce from his wife of five years was finalized. His wife had filed for divorce a few hours after he agreed to a guilty plea on one count of receiving and distributing child pornography and...
