From the time we were children, most of us probably took for granted that we would get married someday. But as we get older, the idea of getting married “someday” can turn into getting married “as soon as possible.” A number of pressures – both social and biological –...
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Gray divorce trend is continuing to expand
Baby boomers have been setting trends and defying tradition for decades. Perhaps it is unsurprising, then, that boomers are also changing the demographics of divorce. Unlike the generations that have come after and before them, many members of the baby boom generation...
Divorcing when you and your spouse run a business together
When a couple decides to end their marriage, numerous aspects of their lives are necessarily affected by their split. Finances, relationships with loved ones and living space are almost universally affected whenever couples choose to divorce. However, for some not...
Basics of stalking charges in domestic violence cases
You may believe that if you are in a romantic relationship with another person that you cannot be charged with stalking that individual. You may similarly believe that if you are in a romantic relationship with another person that you cannot seek to have stalking...
How divorce can inspire a ‘glass half-full’ perspective
Going through a divorce can be a heart-wrenching experience. You likely began your marriage so sure that you would never have to navigate this particular challenge in your life. But for whatever reasons, you and your spouse have decided to divorce. Some people never...
Approaching the divorce process from a place of integrity
If you Google the word “integrity” the search engine will provide you with two definitions. First, it will tell you that this noun means “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.” Second, it will tell you that integrity means...
Understanding the important basics of prenuptial agreements
Though they were not always regarded in these terms, prenuptial agreements are now widely considered to be thoughtful, intelligent and forward-thinking documents. No longer are they drafted only in marriages containing great wealth and/or great distrust. On the...
Navigating pet custody issues during divorce
If you are a pet owner, you likely consider your pets to be members of the family. However, it is important that you understand that the law does not usually view your dogs, cats and other animals in the same way. Generally, if you divorce you and your spouse will be...
Using technology to demystify child support challenges
When parents decide that they no longer wish to parent under the same roof, certain legal decisions must be made. First, issues pertaining to child custody and parenting plans must be sorted out. Once these matters are determined, child support orders are generally...
To divorce or to not divorce, that is the question
January is traditionally a busy month for divorce attorneys. For a variety of reasons, individuals often choose to divorce after the holiday season has passed and the symbolic nature of the new year has taken hold. However, not all couples know for sure that they want...