Category Archives: Divorce
Self Care: During and Following Your Divorce
It’s no secret that going through a divorce is difficult and stressful both emotionally and physically. Lack of sleep (thanks to the stress, usually), serving as one parent, running the necessary errands to keep up with divorce paperwork and meetings with your legal team, etc. can all lead to some serious long-term effects on your […]
Importance of Advocacy in Choosing An Attorney
When it comes to caring for clients and advocating for them during their trial, lawyers don’t exactly have the best reputation. Attorneys tend to have a reputation of being self-serving, or out for their own gain, not caring about the actual results of your case or the condition in which you are left when it’s […]
The Neutral Zone: How to Handle Exchanging Kids with Your Ex
Going through a divorce is full of challenges, and life before, during, and after can be hard as you learn to navigate your new circumstances. When children are placed into the equation, it can further complicate the situation, especially if custody issues rise to the surface during the divorce process. One such complication can be […]
Co-parenting Successfully: Helping Your Children Navigate Two Households
While divorce is a complicated, and often messy, process, few people are affected more than the children of the couple separating. What was likely a happy family once upon a time is now broken into two parts. Children can be left feeling confused, insecure, and struggling to make sense of how to live life with […]
To Ask or Not to Ask, That Is the Question: Things to Check with Your Lawyer
When you are facing a trial of any kind, whether a divorce and/or custody case, or a case following a vehicle accident, it can be very overwhelming to keep track of what you should/shouldn’t do. The questions about which paperwork needs to be saved and given to your lawyer, which dates you need to be […]
Cat in The Courtroom: Do Pets Have A Place in A Custody Battle?
With pets in modern society being treated as family members, or in some extreme cases, like children, it’s no surprise that furry friends have made their way into the courtroom, or at the very least, into their owners’ divorce agreements. While it seems a little odd, custody issues involving pets, specifically dogs, was actually a […]
After The Storm: The Effect of Divorce on Children
Recently, we posted information here on our blog about preparing your children for your divorce. Proper preparation for your kids can make a world of difference in how your family carries on following the dissolution of your marriage to their other parent; however, it’s not a complete solution. Divorce can, and does, have an effect on your […]
Think Twice Before Posting: How Your Online Presence Can Affect Your Case
In an age where most of our lives are displayed online, whether with blogs, social media outlets, videos, or even personal websites, it can be easy to forget how much impact the content you place online can have. When you are in the middle of a legal battle, whether a divorce, a custody trial, or […]
When Sole Custody Is Best: How to Become Your Child’s Primary Parent
In a divorce situation where children are involved, custody issues can take a toll on the entire family. While the parents might be choosing to no longer remain in a relationship with one another, they are (usually) very much involved with their children and desire to keep strong ties with them through involvement in their […]
Preparing Your Children for The Divorce
If you and your spouse have made the life changing decision to separate and pursue a divorce, it can be incredibly difficult to share the news with your children and help them process what their current and future situation will look like. Divorce is definitely hard for the two adults involved in the relationship, but […]
