People sometimes believe that couples who have been together for many years and are older have solid marriages that won’t be shaken. In reality, the incidence of divorces in people over 50 years old is more common than what many realize. These divorces are known as...
Contentious divorces can lead to even more contentious child custody battles. It’s not uncommon for one (or both) spouses to accuse the other of being an unfit parent – and potentially even unsafe for their child to be around. Courts take these allegations seriously....
Domestic abuse is real, and while some may suggest you can just pack and leave an abusive spouse, it is not always that simple. The stakes are even higher when children or shared assets are involved. Here are some tips for staying safe if you're facing an abusive...
A child custody schedule determines how often each parent sees their children after a divorce. A schedule is typically discussed and arranged shortly after a divorce. However, divorce is a stressful time, and parents may want to renegotiate a child custody schedule....
Getting divorced means that it is time for you and your partner to split up your assets. Generally, you need to divide marital assets that you acquired during the relationship, but you each get to keep separate assets that you owned before that relationship. In some...
Dissolving an abusive marriage can be challenging. You need to be mentally prepared and have the right tips up your sleeve to achieve a smooth process. Below are three tips to consider employing during your divorce: 1. Seek support Living with someone who...
The image that some people have of an abusive marriage is often one of clear-cut violence. Furthermore, many people believe that victims of abusive marriages ought to make an immediate decision to flee. But the reality of any abusive relationship may be far more...
If you have children and you are going through a divorce, then you will likely have to consider your custody options. Custody determines what rights parents have to raise their children after a divorce. Custody is split into physical and legal. Physical custody...
When determining how to divide custody between two parents in a divorce, the court will look at numerous factors. Their goal is to find a safe and stable living situation for the child. As such, they may look at things like past criminal convictions. In this sense, a...
The assets you acquired as a couple during your marriage (marital property) are subject to division when you divorce. Therefore, when your spouse wastes or misuses them, it could negatively affect the divorce settlement. You may end up with less than you are entitled...
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