You may have decided that you want to get divorced, but you’re struggling with the reason. The problem is that you’re just not even sure what the reason is. Your spouse hasn’t had an affair. They haven’t been abusive. They haven’t caused any financial problems. All...
Virtual visitation can be a valuable tool for co-parents who want to maintain regular contact with their children, no matter where they are residing at any given moment. However, if a virtual visitation arrangement isn’t manageable for both co-parents and their shared...
Divorce can be difficult and emotional, but an amicable divorce can make it easier for both parties involved. An amicable divorce is a divorce where both parties agree on the terms of the separation without needing court intervention. This type of divorce typically...
When a court issues orders laying out the terms of child custody and visitation, it does so to serve the children's best interests. However, these orders are not etched in stone. Life is unpredictable, and sometimes changes occur that require modifications to the...
A narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition that leads people to have a high sense of importance over themselves. It’s commonly believed that narcissists are overly drawn to their physical image, but it’s also the idealized image of themselves...
A breakdown in communication often precedes a divorce filing. Those who are preparing for or are recovering from a divorce typically find that their communication with their spouse or former spouse is changing dramatically. Poor communication practices can lead to...
Legal guardianship and adoption share several characteristics that make them seem similar. It's perhaps why many people confuse them. While both involve taking over the responsibility to care for a child and provide a stable environment for their growth, they are two...
Your goal may be to keep your home even as you go through a divorce. You don’t want to move. Your spouse may suggest selling the house and splitting up the proceeds, but you may counter by saying that you will just buy out their portion of that home ownership. That...
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process for everyone involved, but it doesn't have to be contentious. When both parties can focus on keeping things low-stress, there’s a good chance that this goal can be achieved. Working as a team with your ex might not be...
If you were given an inheritance by your parents, there’s a good chance that you consider this to be an asset that you own by yourself. Even when you were happily married, you thought of it as your own money, not a fund that you shared with your spouse. If you get...
