There are generally two approaches to divorce. People in some jurisdictions may pursue fault-based divorces when they have evidence of significant misconduct on the part of a spouse. However, the vast majority of modern divorces are no-fault proceedings. No-fault...
Prenuptial agreements can be very valuable, especially for splitting up assets or protecting them from a divorce. If you are far wealthier than your spouse or if you are a business owner, you may want to use a prenup to protect the assets that are yours so that you...
Supervised visitation is a court-ordered arrangement that allows a parent to spend time with their child only when another adult is present. The adult may be a relative, a social worker or a professional supervisor. This type of visitation is meant to ensure the...
When co-parents need to determine how to share custody of their children, courts often have to make a ruling. This can sometimes happen with unmarried couples who need a resolution, and it is often part of the divorce process. The first side of the custody order is...
Dealing with your ex after you split up isn’t easy, but it’s necessary if you share children. Some people are fortunate enough to have an ex they can easily co-parent with, despite the end of the romantic relationship. If you have a contentious ex, you’ll likely have...
To start the divorce process, you typically serve the papers to your spouse. Once they receive the petition, they’re officially informed that you are suing them for divorce, and they have time to consider the documentation. After all, they may want to read through it,...
“Who will get the house?” is one of the first questions people often ask when they hear a couple is divorcing. If you are part of that divorcing couple, it is important to understand you have options. It is also essential to understand that keeping the home is not...
Staying connected with your children is precious, especially when you cannot always be there in person. Whether due to work commitments, relocation or other life changes, platforms like FaceTime, Zoom and Skype have become vital ways to maintain those meaningful...
Alimony orders are court-ordered payments from one spouse to another after a divorce. This also covers postseparation support, which a spouse pays the other during the period of separation before a divorce. These payments aim to support the recipient spouse...
In divorce proceedings, one of the most emotionally challenging subjects is determining a child visitation arrangement. As a parent, you want to spend as much time with your children as possible. However, it is equally important to also consider your co-parent's...
