Now that you have made the decision to adopt, where do you start? There are many unknowns in the adoption process but starting a checklist is a good first step. What adoption route are you looking to take? There are many ways to begin your adoption journey. Do you want to adopt internationally or domestically?...Read More
November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and I wanted to take this opportunity to explore what adoption means to me and highlight the adoption services Heimerl & Lammers provides. My Personal and Professional Experience with Adoption I am passionate about adoption and love all aspects of adoption practice. This passion began at a young age,...Read More
This is a difficult issue for all parents going through a divorce. If you and your spouse have decided to go through with a divorce, you should commit to a healthy and supportive co-parenting relationship. To do this, you will need to establish communication guidelines, which begin with finding the right time to tell the...Read More
Divorce with a Narcissist Can Makes Things Harder There are always two ways to go about the divorce process. The “easy” way is to commit to an effective and healthy co-parenting relationship where both parties are respectful and supportive of the other’s relationships. The “hard” way is to fight over everything. Fighting over every battle during...Read More
The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media During a Divorce In 2020, everything is online. Shared calendars, logged in email accounts on family computers, Find My Friends, Uber receipts, and tons of other online applications can make or break facts and evidence in a divorce proceeding. So, what, exactly, should you do to clean up...Read More
COVID-19 has presented many hardships for families around the world, especially for those managing parenting plans. Here are some tips for making parenting time a positive experience for the entire family during the pandemic. Tips on Co-Parenting Agreements During a Pandemic: Start the conversation with your co-parent to find common ground. COVID-19 is affecting every...Read More
Reasons for Complex Divorces Complex divorces occur for a number of reasons. Some of the factors that can make a divorce more complicated include (but are certainly not limited to) the following: Infidelity by either spouse. Infidelity and other complications in a marriage can make it hard for the couple to be in the same...Read More
If you are struggling to get out from under overwhelming debt during the course of a divorce proceeding, bankruptcy may be your path to a fresh financial start. Ask yourself if any of these apply to your situation: Do you owe more than you can pay? Are you being hounded by creditors harassing you and...Read More
Loan modification is not a myth. It is possible to get your initial loan modified to more reasonable payment terms. This can be especially helpful when you’re in the middle of a divorce. However, the problem is that often the banks and lending companies can be unreasonable and refuse to negotiate, especially if you have...Read More
