On this blog, we talk a lot about how difficult divorce can be. We do that because we want to be honest about the challenges a lot of couples face, so you are prepared for what is ahead. However, in the vein of that old expression, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” we would…

One of the thorny issues that goes along with separation and divorce when you have a child is determining who claims the child as a dependent on their taxes. The general guideline says that the parent who is receiving child support is the one who can claim the child as a dependent for tax purposes,…

When parents divorce, sometimes the children will end up in two different school districts after the parents separate. If both parents have joint custody, in which school district will the children be enrolled? The short answer is that most children end up enrolled in the school district of the primary residential parent. However, there are…

Cell phones have become so ubiquitous that almost everyone owns a mobile phone; smartphone users in particular seem to be attached at the hand to these little computers. The Pew Research Center for Internet, Science and Tech reports that a clear majority of Americans – 95% – now own a cellphone of some kind, and…

We are back with some more tips to help you avoid the unnecessary pitfalls that can come along with the divorce process. Divorce can be complicated and emotionally challenging, but there is no need for you to go on repeating the same mistakes that have sidetracked so many others before you. Here are some recommendations…

When it comes to getting accurate information about what to expect when you are going through a divorce, your coworkers and friends are not always the most accurate sources. The fact that someone you know has gone through a divorce does not mean that the same challenges or strategies will apply to you. Your smartest…

Given that no two marriages are alike, there can never be a single answer to a question as complicated as whether a couple should try to hold their marriage together – despite both parties being unhappy and dissatisfied – for the sake of the children. Parental relationships can help shape a child’s sense of safety…

Divorcing couples face a lot of challenges when it comes to property division. The house, the cars, the collection of antique spoons – every couple has to figure out what they can and cannot live without. Over the past few years, however, we have noticed a particular trend with our clients when it comes to…

January is the start of the busiest time of year for divorces. Sometimes people want to start fresh in the New Year by changing the things in their lives; others wait for the holidays to end. For whatever reason, The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reports that the number of divorce filings is one-third higher…

Child custody is one of those issues that causes so much conflict in divorce. Parents get so caught up with fighting with each other over money and possessions, and then they want to fight over who gets the children. When both parties can agree to approach the idea of which is the best household for…