When couples divorce, they usually talk about how to divide up their valuable assets, such as homes, jewelry collections and cars. They seldom discuss what to do with their debts, including any hefty balances on their joint credit cards. That can be a huge mistake....
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These 3 factors could significantly affect child custody during your divorce
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s important that you take steps to make your children comfortable. Unfortunately, there will come a time when you have to make choices regarding their custody. If you and the other parent can’t decide on a custody schedule or...
1 dead, at least 1 injured in crash at Hartford intersection
Intersections can be highly dangerous, which is why drivers who are approaching them should always slow down and be prepared to stop. Yet, it's not uncommon for people to run through yellow lights at top speed or even drive through a red one without noticing. That...
People should not drive to combat stress or anger
When you’re feeling emotional, stressed or angry, you look for a way to diffuse those feelings. You want something to take your mind off of it and help you calm down. Some people will recommend going for a drive. Don’t pick a destination. Just get in the car and drive...
Mediation could help you resolve your divorce
Mediation is a type of dispute resolution that can be highly beneficial for people who are going through divorce. In the case that you and your spouse largely get along but still have some issues to work through, mediation could be a great help. Mediation takes place...
Drowsy driving: An underrated risk
If you ask someone about the main risks they face from other drivers, the top two that they’re probably going to list are distracted driving and drunk driving. Drunk driving has plagued the highways for years and distracted driving has increased notably in the last...
Do Christmas gifts count as child support?
It’s not easy to subsist on a single salary these days -- and that is especially true when you have child support payments to make. When the Christmas holidays come around, many parents feel the financial pinch. You cannot, however, decide that your Christmas gifts to...
Helping your young child deal with your divorce
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have a baby or toddler, you may think they won’t be as impacted by your divorce as if you’d waited until they were older. However, young children still need some explanation and reassurance in a language they can understand. Even...
4 questions to ask when creating a parenting plan
While divorce closes one chapter in your life, you will find that it also begins a new one. New beginnings often bring change, especially for parents. Choosing to end a marriage is a big decision and the element of not knowing how often you will see you children can...
6 key divorce tips that can help make things go smoothly
All you want is for your divorce to go smoothly. You don’t want to spend a long time in court, you don’t want to run into any serious issues and you don’t want to stay married any longer than you have to. As you likely know, though, this type of smooth transition...
