A lot of times, major divorce legal issues come down to a he-said, she-said situation. Without some form of external evidence, these issues can't go anywhere in court. But, what if the is evidence comes in the form of a recorded conversation? Is this tactic legal if...
How will your joint credit card account affect your divorce?
If you and your spouse have a joint credit card account, it could cause headaches during your divorce. For one, your credit habits may differ wildly. While you may have financial savvy, your spouse might have a history of overspending and racking up debt. Furthermore,...
Know how to handle social media during your divorce
A lot of people feel safe on social media. They feel like it's a place where they can be themselves and vent their frustrations to those they care about. As innocent as it may seem, though, social media posts can be damaging in the divorce context. Depending on which...
Divorce challenges for parents of child with special needs
Even in the best of circumstances, having a child who has special needs presents challenges for the entire family. When the parents of the child realize that they can’t remain in a romantic relationship, the challenges that are present in everyday life will likely...
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...
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...
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...
