Property division can be one of the more divisive parts of your divorce, and the more property you have, the more work you might need to put in on the details. While it might seem like a high-asset divorce would be easier because both parties would end up with enough...
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Study shows difference in parenting tasks leads to stress for mom
In a study no one is calling surprising, researchers from several universities and organizations have concluded that moms are less happy overall and are more stressed about parenting than dads are. It's important to note that these observations are based on a study...
Asset valuation during divorce: Choosing the date
When you are dealing with property distribution during a divorce, the value of the assets might come into play. If you want two assets and are willing to give up one asset for them, you might do better negotiating or making an argument if you can show the single asset...
How can you help ensure joint custody arrangements succeed?
For many people, once a custody battle is finished and the arrangement is finalized, it can be challenging to make it all work as well as it sounds on paper. Things do change, and not every custody arrangement works out, which is why there are plenty of legal options...
Can you replace child support with gifts?
If you are ordered to pay a certain amount of child support, can you substitute that amount with an equal value of clothing, school supplies or other gifts? In most cases, the answer is no. A binding child support order is for a payment of money to the other parent,...
Keep career goals in mind during divorce
Chances are, no matter how you divide the marital property during a divorce, you're going to need to keep your job -- or get a job -- to move on effectively with your future. Since divorce can wreak havoc on your entire life, including your professional life, you...
Options for unaffordable support payments
Are you paying child support or spousal support? Are you concerned that the payments are simply not affordable at this time? Keep paying what you can. Anything you don't pay can be considered a debt, and legal action could be taken. Instead of stopping the payments on...
Do summer vacations affect the divorce rate?
A new study from a sociology professor and a doctoral candidate from the University of Washington reports that divorce filings peak after family holidays, such in August after most summer vacations and in March after the winter holidays. Fourteen years of data on...
Important information regarding recording phone calls
While everyone hopes for a peaceful co-parenting situation, sometimes circumstances beyond your control make this very difficult. If you have a high-conflict situation with an ex, you may dread having to have in-person conversations or phone calls. You may wonder if...
What is the dissipation of assets?
If you and your spouse are heading toward divorce, you may have noticed that he or she is spending money a bit differently than it's been spent in the past. If you become worried that your spouse is simply trying to burn through as much of the money as possible, it...
