Divorce Information
Twenty is the Magic Number for Military Retirement
If you are in the process of a divorce or thinking about getting divorced from your military spouse, you’ve probably heard the term “20-20-20 rule” before. The 20-20-20 rule comes from the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA). For the 20-20-20 rule to apply, you must have been married to the service member for…
Read MoreTime to Sell Your House?
The sale of the marital home is one of the most important parts of the divorce process, as it serves the purpose of either disbursing equity to each party or ridding the parties of a large amount of debt. Here are some key terms that can help you in your selling process. Realtor– If the…
Read MoreResources for Refinancing
In many divorces, or co-habitation situations, parties are faced with the decision about what to do with the main residence upon their divorce or separation. If the parties sell the residence, things are generally fairly simple as they can divide the community interest in any proceeds at the time of closing. If one party wishes…
Read MoreSocial Media Do’s and Don’ts During a Divorce
Do: Do ensure your profile is securely protected Many social media platforms give users the ability to customize their privacy settings. This can be a helpful tool during a divorce. Allowing unfettered access to your content to anyone may not always serve your interests. Only allow friends to view what you post by making your…
Read MoreOn Our Bookshelf: Our Top Five Book Recommendation for Those Divorcing with Children
Getting a divorce is hard enough as it is. But when children are involved parents often find themselves wondering how do I explain this to my children? How do I best support my children through this process? Below is a list of books for you and your children that we recommend to help guide you…
Read MoreOn Our Bookshelf: Our Top Three Book Recommendations for Those Facing Divorce
Whether you’re considering divorce, in the process of one, or finished with your own, you no doubt have many questions. Great news! You are not alone. Millions of people have been in the exact same place. That means there is a huge library of books at your disposal that answer many of your questions. Below…
Read MoreNew Year, Fresh Start
Many divorces are finalized first thing in the New Year for various reasons, but most often for tax purposes. Like the New Year, a divorce may provide a fresh start but it can still be an overwhelming and emotional time. In fact, after your divorce is finalized it is typical to feel like you have…
Read MoreSeparating Without Alignment or 3rd Party Drama – Putting Your Family and Friends in Check
I recently saw a social media message one parent sent to their closest family and friends about their ex-spouse which was very encouraging that I wanted to share. It read as follows: “Dear Family and Friends, As you may know (Ex) and I recently separated. We decided it was for the best, and hope you…
Read MoreSchool Function Event Considerations for Parents
Clearly defined timesharing schedules are heavily favored in family court. Such schedules help children acclimate to transitions between parents, and develop stability. However, lately we have seen a large influx of timesharing issues revolving around school functions and sports. Planning for these events in advance and good co-parenting skills can really help lower the stress…
Read MoreProper Courtroom Etiquette
It should always be the goal of attorneys and parties in a domestic matter to resolve things outside of the courtroom; however, when efforts to negotiate fail or where one party needs to seek some form of emergency relief, it may be necessary to access the judicial system in order to get the matter resolved. The…
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