The fighting, the couples’ counseling and the bargaining are all over – and so is your marriage. Now, you just want to move on with your life and let your spouse move on with yours, but you don’t want to end up in a bitter divorce battle. Is there any alternative?...
Parents who share custody have to split their time with their children and also agree with one another on important parenting decisions. You will have to talk about medical treatment and the educational future of your children. After you divorce, it may be very...
Traditionally, many people believed that mothers were more important to a child than their fathers. This was especially true when the children were female. Things have moved on somewhat, and most (but not all) people have come to realize that children need both...
Whatever age your children are, if you are considering divorce, you probably worry that they are at the wrong age. There is no ideal age for your children, and even if there were, finding a time that suits all your children is probably impossible. Divorce will always...
If your spouse owns a business, or you own it together, you may be keen to get a share of it in the divorce settlement. Even if there is no pre or post-nuptial agreement saying you can’t, sometimes it is better to just forego it. Here is why: #1. You separate more...
As married parents, the paperwork for traveling overseas together with the kids is simple. You turn up at the airport, everyone shows their passport, and that is it. Things become more complicated when you divorce. You and your ex likely still want to travel with the...
Many divorcing parents try to get as much time with their children as possible. It is understandable, as when you are used to spending as much time as you want with your kids, the thought of someone restricting it can be tough. Yet you need to remember that your...