When a married couple reaches the decision to divorce, change is eminent for everyone involved. In cases where a couple has children, it’s important to follow certain guidelines when initially breaking the news of an impending divorce. Parents owe it to their children...
Month: July 2014
Ensuring for financial success post divorce: Part II
In our last blog post, we discussed steps a recent divorcee can take to provide for both current and future financial success. In addition to establishing a monthly budget, saving for an emergency fund and consulting with a financial professional; an individual would...
Ensuring for financial success post divorce: Part I
Aside from child custody matters, those related to the division of marital assets are among some of the most anxiety-producing and contentious for divorcing couples. Many divorce negotiations are dominated by fears related to money and financial security as divorcees...
Putting kids before money post-divorce
For many people, money equals security. This is especially often true of individuals who have children. It makes sense, therefore, that money, and lack thereof, continues to be a major point of contention between many divorced parents. When it comes to co-parenting,...
Court rules non-biological mom’s parental rights cannot be terminated
When same-sex couples decide to become parents, legal issues related to parental rights must be taken into consideration. In cases where same-sex parents split or divorce, steps that were or were not taken both prior to and after a child’s birth, often dictate future...