When you are married, you and your spouse work toward the shared goal of keeping the house up and running, including paying the bills. When both spouses work, there are two sources of income as well. If you go through a divorce, you might struggle to pay those same...
Year: 2018
Think carefully about your future during the divorce
The divorce process is one that is often lengthy but making sure that you take your time to work through everything can benefit you in the future. Because of the emotional ties that you have with the marriage, you might find that it is difficult to separate those from...
High conflict co-parents can be challenging
Many co-parents have a good relationship with each other; however, there are times when one parent enjoys conflict. This can make the parenting relationship difficult. The other parent will have to come up with ways to cope with the situation so that things don't get...
Happily married couple mulls divorce due to child’s medical needs
When you think of divorce, you probably think of unhappy couples. The last thing that you would associate with divorce is a loving couple who is contemplating divorce for the benefits it could bring their children. Unfortunately, one Texas couple is exploring this...
The adoption process is fraught with strong emotions
Bringing a child into your family is a huge step for anyone. Those who choose adoption make very important decisions that can dramatically change their lives and the lives of the children the propose to adopt.We understand that you are filled with emotions at the...
Prenuptial agreements can help every engaged couple
Before you get married, you should consider signing a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse. It is easy to assume that because you don't have a lot of assets right now that you don't need one. In a nutshell, you might need to consider a prenup, no matter what...
Your children can benefit from co-parenting arrangements
Just because your marriage ended doesn't mean that your relationship with your ex is over. When you have children together, you will have to continue to deal with each other. How you handle this parenting relationship with your ex can have a profound impact on your...
Divorces are resolved in many different ways
Ending a marriage is a legal battle that you have to go through in order to be fully free from your ex. There is only one exception to being able to be free -- if you have children together. Whether you are still preparing to file or have already started the process,...
Find ways to take the struggle out of the divorce
Not all divorces have to be battles to see who can be the meanest party. Instead, it is possible to have a friendly divorce. If you and your ex have children together, this type of divorce might be the key to having a good relationship for raising the children as a...
Adoption is a beautiful situation for everyone involved
Adopting a child is a huge deal, not only because it is such a big commitment but also because of the difference it makes in the child's life. While you can focus on the legal aspects of the case, you also need to think about what this is going to mean for your new...