You’ve been trying hard to solve the problems in your marriage, but it still isn’t working out. You feel like you’re ready to live separate lives, but (for any number of reasons) you’re not prepared for the permanence and finality of divorce or to ultimately end your status as a married person. Something needs…
Everyone knows the phrase, “the honeymoon is over.” In almost every marriage, there comes the point when you realize it isn’t perfect or easy. You may hit some little bumps in the road, or it may get so hard that you wonder if you can stick it out. Do you even want to be…
In many ways, a high-net-worth divorce is like any other—the significant issues include division of property, custody/visitation, and spousal/child support. But there are also ways the mechanics become more complicated in high-net-worth cases—for example when there is significant income disparity (one partner makes much more money than the other). California is a community property…
When you’ve tried everything to save your marriage and finally arrived at the tough decision that it’s time to let go, you are at a pivotal point in many ways. What lies ahead can feel intimidating and overwhelming. But how you proceed from the beginning can make an enormous difference in how everyone moves…
Amidst all the emotional turmoil, once you’ve decided to end your marriage, there are several significant issues you need to resolve. The divorce process includes the following: Create a custody and visitation agreement if you have children Determine spousal/child support Divide your assets While on the surface, things are just things, in a situation…
In movies and songs, the betrayed spouse screams and sobs and hurls accusations while throwing their unfaithful partner’s belongings out onto the lawn or curses while taking a Louisville Slugger to the hood of the cheater’s car. It’s natural to want to lash out and burn it all down when you discover that the…
The beginning of the year serves as a time for people to reevaluate their lives, priorities, goals, and personal relationships. It can also inspire people to leave an unhappy marriage. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, January is one of the busiest times for family law attorneys, with divorce filings spiking during…
Even a comparatively smooth divorce process is complex, time-consuming, stressful, and emotionally loaded. Unfortunately, some big mistakes can make it even more difficult. Knowledge is power, and you can help yourself immensely by becoming familiar with potential pitfalls. Here are the ten most common divorce mistakes and how to avoid them. Allowing emotions to…
Although a custody battle can be one of the most complicated, hotly contested, and emotional aspects of a divorce, in the end, even in high-conflict situations, most custody agreements proceed without incident. But there are times when the nightmare scenario occurs- an angry, disgruntled, or unstable parent runs away with the child or hides…
Hundreds of thousands of divorces happen in the U.S. annually, but no two are exactly alike. They’re as unique as each marriage and each couple—and so are the details behind the split. Still, in a lonely, painful, uncertain time, it can help to know that others have been where you are; that there are…
