While some divorced parents can successfully work together to raise their kids in two separate households, others are experiencing immense difficulties because of the animosity between the ex-spouses. There are many cases where the ex-spouse with primary custody...
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10 Common Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets in Divorce
If you and your spouse have accumulated a substantial amount of assets throughout the course of your marriage, property division during a divorce can be quite complicated. In many occasions, one spouse attempts to hide or conceal marital assets to either keep more...
What is Considered Separate Property in a Divorce?
In any divorce, there are two general types of assets or properties: marital assets and separate assets. Marital property consists of only assets that a couple gains throughout the marriage. On the other hand, separate property is assets one spouse owns prior to...
What to Do Before Initiating a Divorce
The divorce process can be hotly contested and substantially expensive, so it is critical to do be prepared when you are ready to file for divorce. The following are several issues you need to take care of before filing for divorce: Do your research. Educate yourself...
How Social Media Can Affect Your Divorce
Social media has become an influential part of our everyday lives. According to Pew, nearly seven in ten Americans use at least one social media platform. Many of us use social media to share our experiences, thoughts, and interests. We are more connected than ever...
The Benefits of Having a Forensic Accountant
When it comes to divorce, the most important aspect involves dividing marital assets and debt. While some cases are relatively easy, couples with complex financial portfolios or own a business must undergo a more complicated process. That is why using a forensic...
Infidelity – Will it Impact the Outcome of My Divorce?
Every state handles its approach to divorce differently, but many generally do not take infidelity into account. While many states support no-fault divorces, Massachusetts is considered both a fault and no-fault state and, among its grounds for divorce is adultery....
Adopting Your New Spouse’s Children
If you recently got married and your new spouse has children whom you would like to adopt, you must have the consent of not only your spouse, but the child’s other parent, unless the other parent abandoned the child. Why is consent so critical in these types of cases?...
4 Mistakes Often Made During a Child Custody Battle
Going through a divorce is an overwhelmingly emotional experience, particularly when children are involved. Tempers are at an all time high and, if you and your former spouse have a hefty amount of animosity and unresolved issues, this can be a recipe for disaster. It...
The Risks of Online Divorce Services
If you and your spouse have made the decision to pull the plug on your marriage, you are probably considering your options when it comes to actually executing this process. In a modern age where technology is everywhere and an app exists for nearly everything, online...