The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem
When a couple with children divorces, it is important that the children’s needs are considered during the divorce process. Every member of a family is affected by a divorce, particularly minor children who face an address change, a change to their financial resources, and changed relationships with their parents after the divorce is final. In […]
What to Do If your Spouse Makes False Accusations About you During the Divorce Process
When you are working through a divorce, there are a lot of issues that will come up in court or during your mediation or collaborative divorce sessions. This is because in order to fairly divide your property and determine an appropriate child custody arrangement for your family, facts about your income, assets, physical and mental […]
What is a QDRO?
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a court order that is used to divide a retirement plan or pension among a divorcing couple. This is in recognition of their joint ownership of the asset and ensures that each partner comes away from the divorce with his or her fair share of the money that […]
The Professionals you Might Meet During your Divorce
During the divorce process, you will likely meet many professionals. The professionals you meet depend on the circumstances of your divorce and the demands that accompany them, such as the need to appraise a small business or a rental property. Couples who choose collaborative divorces often have fewer interactions with outside professionals than those who […]
An Overview of The Collaborative Divorce Process
Divorce is not a “one size fits all” subject. Not all divorces are completed in courtrooms and of those that are not, there are multiple ways to reach a mutually-satisfying resolution for the couple. Two methods of alternative dispute resolution that divorcing couples often choose to complete their divorces are collaborative divorce and mediation. With […]
Is my Prenuptial Agreement Valid?
It is not uncommon for engaged couples to sign prenuptial agreements before they marry. This is an especially popular, and pragmatic, choice for individuals who are business owners, have significant assets, or those who have children from previous relationships. A prenuptial agreement does not signify that a couple does not have faith in their marriage; […]
Paying Taxes After your Divorce
Tax time is here again, and if you are recently divorced or currently going through the divorce process, you might be wondering whether you can file for divorce jointly or singly. As long as you were still married on December 31st of the previous year, you can file your taxes jointly with your spouse. For […]
Three Types of IRS Relief for Spouses Who File Jointly
If you have recently gone through a divorce or you are currently going through the process, deciding whether to file your taxes jointly with your spouse or separately is probably weighing on your mind. This can be a complicated decision to make, and there is no one solution that works for all individuals and couples. […]
Protecting your Business Interests in a Divorce
For many Americans, a small business provides their sole source of income. Whether you work as an independent accountant, a freelance writer, a restaurant or store owner, or a skilled crafts person, you are operating a small business for a living. This means that if you get divorced, your small business is considered to be […]
What are the Benefits of a Collaborative Divorce?
If you are considering filing for divorce and you are currently researching your options for how to divorce, you have likely read about collaborative law divorces. A collaborative divorce is a divorce where the couple determines the terms of their settlement entirely on their own, then works together to complete the divorce with guidance from […]