Thinking about divorce is one thing, but getting served with divorce papers can still be quite startling. It is now that it finally sinks in that divorce is inevitable. Regardless of how the divorce papers were served, there are some important steps to take. Stay calm...
Divorce
Is your spouse lying to the judge and others?
Some divorces happen because of a spouse’s bad behavior, but sometimes that behavior occurs during the divorce process. It’s best to be truthful and civil. Still, a soon-to-be-ex may be so angry or vengeful that they make false claims in court or during negotiations,...
Are your texts really deleted?
Earlier this year, the Congressional investigation into the events surrounding January 6 had a surprising setback. The Secret Service did a months-long system migration that essentially wiped all texts sent by agents on January 5 and 6, including those tasked that day...
How to create a workable holiday visitation schedule
The end of summer is fast approaching, and before you know it, the holidays will be upon us. Parents filing for divorce will likely have a very different upcoming holiday season. The key is to find a holiday visitation schedule that minimizes stress and that actually...
Seven reasons for divorce
Every divorce is different, but they often involve a couple no longer in love. When the spouses get along things should be fine, but they grow apart over time. Perhaps, the marriage loses focus once the children are grown and out of the home. These are some of many...
Retirement accounts must be addressed during the divorce
Divorce has emotional components and economic ones. The emotional issues will heal over time, but economic missteps can haunt you for years and impact your lifestyle, retirement and financial security. While there may be a long list of individual assets or separate...
Financial security for children and parents after a divorce takes planning
Dividing assets is often one of the most important and complicated parts of negotiating a divorce agreement. At the same time, couples who are parents need to create a parenting plan that outlines each parent’s respective rights, duties, financial obligations,...
Kelly Clarkson’s divorce includes vaccine stipulation for the kids
We previously discussed Kelly Clarkson’s divorce on this blog, focusing on the prenuptial agreement signed by her husband, Brandon Blackstock. Blackstock grew up in Fort Worth and currently resides full-time at a ranch in Montana. The divorce has also involved a...
Divorce is a legal and emotional process
Those filing for divorce reconcile legal issues and emotional issues. Many argue that emotional issues are much more prevalent than legal matters, but each marriage and divorce is different. One could argue that the filing process will take a few months or a year, but...
Spouses should evaluate tax issues when filing for divorce
It is officially tax season, with the April deadline closing in with alarming speed. Perhaps this will be the last time that a divorcing couple files jointly together. The division of your community assets will be an essential part of the final agreement, so it can be...