It is not uncommon for divorce settlement negotiations to become deadlocked over a marital residence. When both spouses wish to keep the real estate, the claws can come out with a vengeance. There are a few ways in which real estate ownership can be determined or...
Social media and child custody: Do you know what you’re doing?
When you decide to divorce, there's a good chance you won't be getting along with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. This can lead you to say things you don't mean, including on social media.Since there's so much at stake during your divorce, including matters regarding child...
Reasons to avoid family law litigation by using mediation
There is one point we would like to make regarding litigation, which is that it is not often a friendly process. In matters, such as custody, where parties will be required to communicate for years to come, litigation can create feelings of anger or resentment that...
How are retirement funds divided in a divorce?
Often times a retirement fund is the largest pot of money at stake within a divorce. Therefore, it probably goes without saying that it is also often a great source of contention. There are rules in place that determine how a retirement account can be distributed, and...
Divorce through a child’s eyes
Children experience divorce differently based on their age at the time of separation. From infant to toddler to pre-teen, each age group has its own perspectives, responses, and understanding. In the paragraphs below, we provide a breakdown of age appropriate...
