When spouses who are in business together divorce, there is an entirely different layer to the break-up than the end of the marriage. They have to determine what is going to happen to the company that they may have built together and is the source of both of their...
Month: January 2016
Does it make sense for you to keep your marital home?
No two marriages are exactly alike, so it is perhaps unsurprising that no two divorces are exactly alike either. Some couples divorce peacefully, while others navigate complex, contested divorce processes. Some former spouses maintain contact with each other...
Why custody battles often do the kids more harm than good
One of the most contentious issues in many divorces involves custody of the children. However, family law attorneys and other parenting experts have found that battling over custody often does more emotional harm than good to the kids caught in the middle. Besides...
Military divorce has unique issues and concerns
When an important relationship like marriage reaches its conclusion, it is naturally a sad and difficult time for spouses. When couples decide to divorce, they are usually faced with common issues like how to divide property, custody arrangements and child support....
Getting back into the workforce after divorce
For many women, divorce means having to go back to work for the first time in many years. For stay-at-home moms, the transition back into the workforce after a divorce can be challenging and frightening. In some cases, the job they previously had doesn't even exist...
Are prenups wise for farmers and ranchers?
When a couple goes into a marriage with property, assets or a business that they want to protect and/or children that they want to ensure are taken of, family law attorneys generally recommend getting a prenuptial agreement. Prenups are also becoming increasingly...