There are two main areas of focus in most divorce cases. The first is figuring out child custody issues, addressing both physical and legal custody. The second is dividing marital assets, along with determining which funds or possessions may count as separate assets....
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Can you retire if you’re paying spousal support?
One of the bright spots in divorce is being able to look forward to a future that doesn’t involve an unhappy marriage. Part of the future will likely involve retirement – at least from full-time work and a regular paycheck. Whether that retirement is still years away...
Making memories during virtual visits with your kids
Virtual visits are an increasingly dynamic way that many co-parents manage the challenges associated with being away from their kids when they’re residing with their other parent. If you’re a co-parent, this kind of arrangement can allow you to maintain a strong...
Divorce odds go up if you lose your job
There are many different ways to look at divorce odds and numerous factors that can impact them. For example, couples who get married young have higher divorce odds than couples who wait until around age 32. Couples who experience a lot of conflict are often more...
3 tips for communicating with your co-parent
Making the transition from being in a romantic relationship to separating and raising children together as co-parents is complicated. There are many different things that may make this more complex. One of the biggest challenges that some people face in these...
What if your spouse won’t cooperate with the divorce?
It can be frustrating if your spouse is so opposed to divorce that they are refusing to cooperate with you. You may also feel that they’re not taking the divorce seriously, even though you have expressed your concerns and your desire to end the marriage. For example,...
Tips for keeping the peace when co-parenting
Co-parenting after divorce is a challenging undertaking. Both adults will have to do what they feel is best for the children, but that means putting their own desires aside while they do this. Because it can be rather stressful to continue to deal with an ex, finding...
Dealing with a combative co-parent
Dealing with a combative co-parent can be one of the most challenging aspects of navigating post-separation family dynamics. It generally requires a delicate balance of assertiveness, empathy and strategic communication to manage conflicts and foster a cooperative...
5 crucial steps after getting injured in the workplace
Injuries can happen anywhere, including in workplaces. In the unfortunate event that you are injured at your place of work, it's crucial to take immediate and appropriate actions to ensure your well-being and address the situation. To start, you should strongly...
Even officer workers can be injured on the job
It’s easy to understand the risks in some occupations, like working in construction or becoming a firefighter. But it does seem relatively safer to have an office job. When someone just sits at a desk all day, working on a computer, they may believe that they are safe...