In addition to all the legal considerations, if you are a person of faith, you may want an annulment that also ends your marriage in the eyes of your religion. These methods have no legal standing, but they may be required if you want to marry again using a religious ceremony. The following is an […]
As with any legal proceeding, separation and divorce require a lot of paperwork. The first step each divorcing couple must take is to create a roadmap. This document describes how you will disassemble your marriage and distribute its practical and financial parts. If you have children, the roadmap also covers custody, child support, and parenting […]
A trial separation can have a lot of appeal for a couple thinking about divorcing. Sometimes it’s hard to finally admit that a marriage is actually over. At their consultation with me, they inquire how they can work out financials or parenting plans while they “just spend some time apart to see what happens.” If […]
Choosing the right divorce mediator who will work well with both of you is important. Take the time to consider the qualities you hope to find in the mediator you choose. Here are seven areas to research when choosing your divorce mediator. 1. Does the mediator have financial experience? Divorce has a lot of economic […]
Domestic violence is a difficult topic to discuss. Yet it must be asked about when a marriage is ending because, if it exists in the relationship, it complicates the divorce process. This post highlights what needs to be considered. Using Web Sites When Seeing Help Note there are links below to organizations working to end […]
