Managing your finances after a divorce can sometimes feel like a herculean task, especially if only one spouse provided the financial support of the family. Even worse, if the divorce was not amicable, disputes over alimony, child support payments, and property division may arise. Recent studies suggest that divorced women struggle to manage their finances…
Relationships are under tremendous pressure during these stressful and uncertain times. According to a recent Ipsos poll, nearly one in 10 married or partnered people in America say they are likely to separate from their partner or spouse due to problems that have developed during the pandemic. Therapists are seeing an uptick in couples…
The dissolution of a marriage is an emotionally and financially draining process. Professional legal fees and expenses can become one of your biggest concerns. When searching for a divorce lawyer, you may feel tempted to save money upfront by finding the cheapest option but there’s a high cost of hiring the wrong attorney. Like…
Divorcing parents should understand that while the role of being a spouse ends after the divorce, the role of being a parent continues and any parenting decisions that are made between you and your ex regarding the kids can affect them for years after the divorce. According to the American Academy of Child &…
Once you have decided that divorce is the right path, your first step is finding the right lawyer for your needs. For some, it can seem like a time-consuming and intimidating process, and opt to represent themselves in their case. Perhaps this is not your first divorce, or you and your spouse have agreed…
By Debra Schoenberg Divorce is one of life’s most difficult and stressful events that require steady guidance and support. You’ll likely encounter no shortage of unsolicited advice from friends, family, and even well-intentioned strangers who more often than not, offer inaccurate information. As our lives are increasingly lived online, you may also find a…
The ease of your divorce case will depend largely on whether it is contested or uncontested. An uncontested divorce is the most desirable kind, as it allows a couple to get a divorce without going to trial. While an uncontested divorce is not possible for everyone, most couples try this route before resorting to…
The COVID-19 pandemic has many people facing uncertainty in their jobs, careers, as well as their personal lives. According to recent news reports, the coronavirus has spread rapidly across California and is most prevalent in the Bay Area and Southern California counties. The rapid spread in recent months has led more people to consider…
Lockdowns, shelter-in-place orders, and quarantines related to the COVID-19 pandemic have led many couples to their boiling points. Time trapped together at home can exacerbate existing problems in a relationship, as well as create new ones. If you and your spouse have been arguing more during quarantine, you are not the only ones. As…
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is just beginning to come into focus as millions of Americans face unprecedented financial hardships that could impact divorcing couples. Over the past five months, spouses may have experienced layoffs, furloughs, or pay cuts as COVID-19 business closures leave many occupations in limbo. A dramatic loss of…
