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Arguments over sports? Here’s what to do
You and your ex-spouse both want to support your children, but the problem is that what you think is safe and what he believes is safe are two different things. You don’t want your child to play contact sports. As a pediatrician, you’ve seen young children with...
Custody issues and the gender-nonconforming child
Your child has always marched to the beat of their own drum, and they’re increasingly disinterested in conforming to any kind of gender rules. Maybe your little boy likes to wear dresses and play with dolls. Maybe your little girl has gone from a “tomboy” to a...
Hiding assets during a divorce: Don’t do it, but make sure to look for it
During a divorce, one spouse may decide to hide assets. It’s important to note that doing this is illegal, yet some people choose to do so anyway in hopes that they will not get caught. How do they do this? There are many different avenues. One person may decide to...
What do judges look at for modifications?
Many people may worry their divorce decrees are set in stone. Yours may have seemed fine when you and your former spouse finalized it. But you may want to revisit it as circumstances change. If they have, it’s important to know what judges consider when ruling on...
Remember: Every divorce is unique (including yours)
One of the most common misconceptions that people have when heading into a divorce is that it is going to look just like the divorce process someone else went through and told them about. For instance, maybe they had a friend who got divorced and got $2,000 a month...
How to protect an inheritance from a divorce
Receiving an inheritance can be an exciting experience. If your inheritance comes while you’re married, however, it can cause complications if you and your spouse decide to divorce. It’s essential to take steps early to prevent your inheritance from being eligible for...
Can you record your spouse without telling them?
You’re planning to file for divorce, and you want full custody of your children. You know that your spouse does not want them to live with him or her; they say it all the time. Their disrespect for the children is a big part of the reason that you want a divorce in...
What if parents disagree about dietary restrictions?
Co-parenting can get difficult when parents disagree on how they should do things after divorce. For instance, one parent may always tell the child they have to go to bed at 8:00 o’clock, while the other parent just lets them stay up as late as they want. One parent...
Postmarital agreements: Is yours valid?
You and your spouse were once very much in love with one another, but that changed over time. You became resentful as you both grew apart, and that’s what led to you both agreeing that it’s time to divorce. In the past, you had a postnuptial agreement drawn up. You...
Do this when you have to negotiate child custody
Dealing with child custody matters isn’t always easy, but the situation is almost always better when both parents can work as a team. This starts when you’re working out the parenting plan, which is what governs how custody and visitation of the children will be...
