If you are going through a divorce, you may have no desire to maintain contact with your ex-spouse. Of course, if children are involved, minimal communication may be unavoidable. But if you and your ex don’t have children together, you may find it easiest to simply...
Options for gaining custody of your pet in divorce proceedings
On Behalf of | May 10, 2021 | Property Division
Choosing who keeps a pet after a divorce has become a more common issue as pets become members of the family, rather than just additional beings that happen to be in the house. Sometimes the decision is clear because the pet was bought and cared for specifically by...
Tips for approaching mortgage obligations in a divorce
On Behalf of | Apr 15, 2021 | Property Division
One asset that can turn an otherwise amicable divorce into a contentious proceeding is the family home. More specifically, the mortgage debt associated with a home is a potentially hot topic, especially in the current real estate market. Handling mortgage debt...
Avoid these financial mistakes during a divorce
On Behalf of | Mar 9, 2021 | Property Division
While money may not be the root of all evil, financial matters are often at the heart of marital discord as well as the divorce process. When a divorce becomes the best or only option, the first step is working with an attorney who understands how complex assets are...
Managing or applying for a mortgage after divorce
On Behalf of Roger Schweinler | Mar 1, 2021 | Property Division
One of the many stressful challenges of getting a divorce is determining what will happen to the family home. Can you afford to shoulder the mortgage payments alone or buy a new house? While life after divorce promises a fresh start in many ways, navigating an...
It’s not about the nail: The psychology of decision making in property division
On Behalf of Kelsey Morfitt | Feb 11, 2021 | Property Division
Have you or your spouse ever said the words, "I don't want you to fix my problem. I want you to listen to me"? Has a fight ever started because one of you did not feel supported while the other struggled to guess what the other wants? Simply put, men and women see...
Could your ex be hiding assets in a business?
On Behalf of | Jan 28, 2021 | Property Division
Divorce is a stressful and emotional experience; it is also a financial one. This fact can be frightening, particularly for someone who was economically dependent on a spouse during marriage. One fear that people in this position might have is whether the other person...
Advice from divorcées: own your financial future
On Behalf of Andrew Voelker | Jan 15, 2021 | Property Division
In the majority of marriages in the United States, the husband makes all of the financial planning decisions on behalf of the couple. This statistic holds true across generations – from baby boomers to millennials. The overwhelming majority of married women – 80%...
How to keep your furry friend when your marriage ends
On Behalf of Kelsey Morfitt | Jan 7, 2021 | Property Division
When you and your spouse decide to call it quits, it can feel like your whole world is crumbling around you. In addition to losing your life partner, you may also be losing your home, your lifestyle and even members of your social circle. It can add insult to injury...
Dividing and protecting your 401K in a divorce
On Behalf of | Dec 22, 2020 | Property Division
During a divorce, much attention is given to how a couple will split up their joint assets. Each person may also focus a lot of energy on what they want to keep or how they can maintain as much of their savings as possible. When it comes to dividing a retirement plan...
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