Divorce is a stressful time for everyone involved. This is especially true for the children involved. These precious little ones are having their entire world turned upside down because their parents couldn't get along any longer. When there are children involved,...
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Take the time to think about alimony considerations
Spousal support is one of the considerations in many divorces. In our previous blog, we discussed some mistakes that are made regarding alimony. It is important that you avoid those mistakes. We can help you do just that. One thing that often occurs in divorces is...
What are some mistakes to avoid regarding alimony?
When you're caught up in the heat of a divorce, it can be easy to give into the emotional and mental pressure of the situation. That pressure can lead you to make decisions that seem right in the moment but which are not as helpful down the road. Alimony is often a...
Will I need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?
Some divorces are cut-and-dried, with few lingering issues to settle. Others, however, are far more complex, involving issues that may not be properly addressed even by the final divorce judgment. Enter the qualified domestic relation order, or QDRO, as it's known in...
Have you considered your estate plan during divorce?
Everyone who is going through a divorce should consider financial issues for the future, and if you are dealing with a high-asset divorce, then revisiting your estate plans can be even more important. If you had previously completed estate planning with or alongside...
Key property division points not to overlook in divorce
It's easy to overlook important parts of the property division process; after all, this is probably the first time you've gone through a divorce. Everything is new, the process can be stressful, and you just want to get it over with. However, you don't want to make...
How to protect kids through and after divorce
Divorce can be tough on kids. As a parent, you want to focus on protecting them and helping them through the process. Your child custody agreement and parenting plan go a long way toward accomplishing this. There are a few main risk factors that can make a divorce...
Keeping children safe on your watch
One of the things many couples don't realize is how different child rearing might be following a divorce. Even if you can agree quickly to all custody matters, you might find yourself surprised at how different it is to take care of a child on your own. Stay-at-home...
Alternate ways to pay your child support
You can't just swap out court-ordered child support for things of equal value, which is what some people ordered to pay support want to do. If it's questionable whether your support payments are actually going to support your children, you might want to pay for school...
Should you keep copies of alimony payments?
If you are ordered to pay alimony following a divorce, it's a good idea to keep organized records showing your payments. One reason that you might want to keep records is so you can prove that you made timely, appropriate payments. Such evidence could become important...
