Unless you had an arranged marriage, your relationship was probably an agreement between you and your spouse. Any marriage should be a series of negotiations -- from which house to buy and where to go on vacation to what to have for dinner and what color to paint the...
Divorce
Make divorce easier by preparing these financial documents
Spouses considering a divorce have a lot on their minds. Most of the time, people arrive at these decisions with care, weighing their options in anticipation of negotiation. During these considerations, many people will look closely at their finances as a large chunk...
Physical vs. legal custody
The process of divorce can be complex and draining. One of the biggest concerns that a couple can go through is trying to figure out who will have custody of the children. This can prove to be a very difficult task and oftentimes can strain the relationship with the...
How millennials are changing marriage and divorce
Countless millennial trends have been subject to criticism over the last decade. Whether it be for their love of avocados, consumer habits or perceived lack of work ethic, older generations love to blame millennials for ruining their traditions. However, there may be...
Impact of divorce on children
Being a child of divorce can have serious implications. For one, they might feel an overwhelming amount of stress as to their lack of knowledge or powerlessness as to what is happening to them. There are many questions that a child might have when his or her parents...
Ramifications for putting your divorce matters on social media
These days, anyone with a social media profile is likely to make their family split public in some way. Even for those online participants who prefer to remain quiet about a divorce, information passes through images, tagging and posts in ways we cannot control. It is...
3 Tips for successful co-parenting
Getting along with an ex-spouse is a skill many divorcees struggle to master. After all, divorce is rarely free from contention and resentment. However, if you share children with your ex and both intend to be involved in their lives, it’s imperative you set aside old...
The difference between arbitration and mediation
Every divorce is different. In some cases, you may want or need your divorce to go through a courtroom process. You may find it necessary to choose the courtroom process to fight for your assets and the best interests of your children (if you have them). But some...
Dividing a professional practice during divorce
If you operate your own business or practice, your spouse may want a share of it in your divorce. They may feel entitled to its earnings, since they were part of your household income. Or you might have included the practice in your prenuptial agreement. Your spouse...
App that tracks teens’ location can cause distrust between co-parents
Life360 is a free app that allows parents of teens to track their child’s location through their smartphone. As a primary account user, you can also monitor their speed while driving, their phone’s battery life, and other sensitive data that critics say could be...

