For many people, the holiday season means making memories and sharing traditions with their family. But while this can be a joyful time of year, the holidays can also be emotionally difficult if you recently went through a divorce or separation. You… Read More

When you end a marriage, you don’t only divorce your spouse — you also part ways with your former in-laws. However, you may have developed a strong bond with your in-laws and wish to keep in touch with them. Or if you have children, you might hav… Read More

Spousal maintenance, also referred to as spousal support or alimony, is payment made by the higher earning spouse to the other after divorce. It is meant to maintain the financial status quo and help ensure that a financially dependent spouse is able… Read More

Family law mediation is a process where a divorcing couple meets with a mediator to discuss unresolved divorce issues. Getting a divorce is a difficult process, but it is not necessarily an ugly, combative one. Alternatives to divorce litigation are… Read More

After the divorce proceedings are over and the final judgment has been issued, there are still many loose ends that may need to be tied up. It’s important to create a post-divorce checklist to keep yourself organized as you go through the process o… Read More

When a marriage is dissolved, it can take a major toll on parents and their children. However, when there is a special needs child involved there are additional issues that need to be addressed. Parents must be willing to work collaboratively on thes… Read More

Many people mistakenly believe that a do-it-yourself divorce will be faster and more cost-effective than hiring an attorney. But the opposite is usually true — without getting the legal assistance you need, you could risk making costly mistakes tha… Read More

During the course of your marriage, you and your spouse likely shared financial responsibilities, budgeted together, and pooled your incomes. However, divorce can bring about many financial changes — and the process requires you to take a close loo… Read More