Although no one gets married planning for a divorce, sometimes people are better off apart. Maybe they’re better as friends or maybe they’re so toxic together that divorce is the healthiest option for everyone involved. The end of a relationship – even more so a marriage – can be a tough thing to process both mentally and emotionally.
Read MoreThe holiday season is upon us, and we’re just as excited about Santa’s arrival as you are! Did you know that Santa’s Naughty and Nice list isn’t only for children? That’s right. Santa’s also making a list of parents dealing with custody issues, and he’s checking it twice.
Read MoreOdds are when you think of custody, you think of physical custody — the person with whom the child resides. Did you know there are two types of custody with seven variations? At the most basic level, a Court will decide what is in the child’s best interest. This will include whether one or both parents have physical custody -- that is the time each parent should spend with the child. The Court will also decide whether it’s better for one or both parents to have legal custody.
Read MoreChristmas is right around the corner! Yikes! Maybe you’re in the group of folks who have already finished your shopping and have a mound of beautifully wrapped presents under your tree or maybe you’re in the “I shop on Christmas Eve” club and aren’t sweating the details just yet. Regardless of where you fall, you’ve most likely made all of your holiday arrangements and are looking forward to spending some quality time with your family. If you share custody of your children with your ex, maybe you’re counting down the hours or days until you see your children for Christmas.
Read MoreThey say to everything there is a season. The same can be said for your divorce. There are three seasons to a divorce: pre-, pending, and post-divorce. Just as each season in life has its own set of characteristics, each divorce season has its own type of support.
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