With highly contested issues at play, such as child custody and property division, it is hardly surprising that many divorces involve heated disagreements between spouses. Nevertheless, does conflict actually benefit you in any way? In short, the answer is no. ...

In a lot of ways, your marital relationship may end before you actually divorce. Many people reach a point of emotional separation from their spouse around the time that one spouse files for divorce. While you think of your marriage as over, it technically still...

The first Monday after the start of the new year has been nicknamed “Divorce Day” by many family law firms -- in large part because that’s when the first wave of new clients seeking a divorce comes through their doors. The reasons people wait until January are highly...

Learning that your marriage has come to an end might be shocking. While it’s easy to get lost in all the negative aspects of the split, you have to try to keep your focus so you can get through the legal process of ending the marriage. This isn’t always easy, but your...

Divorce forces you to rebuild your life, sometimes almost from scratch. You need to find a way to support not only yourself but also your children after splitting your assets with your ex. People often find themselves living in short-term apartments or even moving in...

Going into a divorce, you know that there is a risk that you could end up in court. The truth is, though, that avoiding court could be beneficial for you and actually preferable compared to going before a judge. When you go to court over a divorce, you’re going to...

Realizing that you want to walk away from your marriage is something that usually doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, people typically think about this for a long time before they finally act on it. Some people might not realize that the timing of your divorce can have...

If you plan to relocate with your children after a divorce, you need to start the process of planning for that relocation from the very beginning. You’ll want to find ways to prove that the move is in your children’s best interests and that you are moving because...

The idea that parents have custody over minor children often feeds into the most contentious aspects of divorce. Parents become so fixated on winning or punishing each other that they don't think about the impact of their behavior on the children. Their own desires...

When you file for divorce, one of the first questions you may have is how long this process is going to take. People, generally don’t file for a divorce because they’re happy with the situation they’re in, so hearing that a divorce may take many months or years can be...