Your child is now an adult. That means they will have more understanding about what it means to go through a divorce. However, when you tell them about your divorce, they may still have a strong emotional reaction to what’s happening. Here is how you can prepare to...
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3 issues to consider about your marital home in a divorce
People like to say that home is where the heart is. Regardless of your emotional attachment to your residence, your home is almost certainly where much of your personal financial value resides. You and your spouse have committed hundreds of dollars from your income...
Understanding sunset clauses in prenups
You may have heard of one half of a famous couple filing for divorce just days before their prenuptial agreement “expired,” supposedly to make sure they got the amount of assets and/or spousal support promised to them in the document. It should be noted that prenups...
Can you use your spouse’s social media against them in divorce?
Social media was not designed to be used as a weapon to attack others. However, it is increasingly clear what an effective one it can be. If you are divorcing, it can also be a useful tool to defend yourself. Attacking a spouse on social media is never wise during a...
Divorcing a narcissist spouse: What you need to know
Divorce, by its very nature, is tough enough. And things can get even more complicated when one of the parties has a personality disorder. If you are divorcing a narcissist, it is important to appreciate that the process is likely to be uniquely challenging....
Can I strip my ex of their visitation rights?
Depending on the circumstances of the divorce or separation, the family court will grant one parent physical custody of the child while the other gets visitation rights. This is known as a custody order and it is legally binding. However, it is not uncommon for the...
