My spouse and I have separated and we are going to divorce. Who pays the bills? Can I open my own bank account? Should I freeze our credit cards? These are some of the most common questions parties have at the start of the divorce process. Early Stages of Divorce ...
Dealing with family dynamics during the holidays can be stressful for everyone. But when you are divorced and have a child with your ex, it can be almost unbearable for parents and children. Organizing visitation schedules and parenting time for Christmas can be an emotionally charged issue. It’s important in ...
Cheating scandals are commonplace in the news today, and many of these couples opt for a divorce. While infidelity takes certain emotion and physical tolls, it may have a varying effect on divorce settlements and payments. A No-Fault State Minnesota is considered a “no-fault” state when it comes to divorce, ...
Your spouse has just told you that he/she wants a divorce. Chances are you are dealing with a whirlwind of emotions. On top of that you need to prepare yourself for what comes next in the legal divorce process. Here is an outline of what to expect after your spouse ...
Children whose parents have divorced often exhibit both mental and physical changes, but these occurrences are not uncommon and can be part of the healing process post-divorce. A divorce is challenging for all parties involved, but it can take a harder toll on children who have difficulty comprehending the process. ...
Modern technology continues to play an integral role in divorce proceedings, and a new app is trying to simplify the difficult task of dividing assets during a divorce. iSplit Divorce was developed by George Moskoff after he and his wife of 25 years filed for divorce last year. Moskoff said ...
A recent study by the University of Missouri found that communicative devices such as cell phones and email have both helpful and harmful impacts when it comes to co-parenting following a divorce. The study, which was led by Lawrence Ganong and Marilyn Coleman, examined how divorced parents used communicative technologies ...
A new study was published in the American Sociological Review regarding the impact of divorce on children. The study followed children grades kindergarten through fifth, and found no impact prior to the divorce but significant decreases in performance in math and social skills of the children at the time of and ...
Social security collection is a complicated process in itself, but ensuring that you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to becomes even more confusing when trying to collect from an ex-spouse. Security Benefits In order to receive social security benefits from an ex-spouse, you must: Have been married for a ...
A temporary relief hearing is a court hearing that determines what will happen during the pendency of your family law matter. For example, if a couple is divorcing and they cannot agree on parenting time during their divorce proceedings, they can ask the court to determine temporary custody and parenting ...
