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If you are going through a divorce, you and your spouse will need to equitably divide assets that were acquired during your marriage. Splitting up your checking account might be relatively straightforward, but dividing a 401(k) account is a bit trickier. You might not be thinking about retiring now but safeguarding your future is important. Here is what you need…
The tax season is upon us! If you are in the divorce process, it’s never too early to start preparing for tax season. How and when your divorce actually finalizes could have a big impact on your tax returns and similar obligations to the IRS. The IRS (Internal Revenue Service, if you ever wondered the full name) considers you married…
There are not too many divorce cases in which one of the parents says that they have no interest in winning custody of their child. Usually it is quite the opposite, and both parents want to win sole custody. Why shouldn’t they? Winning sole physical custody allows a parent to see their children consistently throughout the year, and winning sole legal custody allows them…
It comes as no secret that one of the most contested and emotional issues couples face during divorce is child custody. Since a person’s children are often the most precious people in their lives, many parents often butt heads during the process of divorce when attempting to determine who they will live with and who will be able to make decisions on their…
It may be tempting to use an online divorce service, especially if you and your spouse already are in agreement about the terms of your divorce. Why hire an attorney when you can do it yourself from your home? These services may end up costing you in the long run, however. Here are some of the risks you may face when…
What you should know about adoption If you have made the decision to expand your family, adopting a child can be one of the most compassionate and caring things that you can do. No two families are the same and for many, adoption can be both the right path forward and tremendously rewarding. However, the choice is one which should only…
WHAT IS PARENTAL ALIENATION AND HOW CAN IT HURT YOUR CHILD? It is important that children of divorced parents be kept safe, physically as well as emotionally. While some abusive behaviors are strictly defined, others, such as parental alienation, can be vague and are not always as recognizable. Parental alienation is a type of hostile, aggressive parenting behavior where one…
How to explain divorce to young children A divorce can take a tremendous toll on young children. By taking the time to explain the situation and encouraging open communication, parents can help to ease the emotional burden placed on their kids. While making the decision to speak to a child about divorce can be difficult in itself, it often leaves parents with…
does smoking marijuana count as child endangerment? In November 2012, Colorado became the first state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Adults age 21 or older within the state are now permitted to grow, use, and possess up to one ounce of marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol without criminal consequences. While cannabis has been decriminalized in most circumstances…
WHAT HAPPENS TO MARITAL DEBT AFTER A DIVORCE? Who gets the home after a marriage comes to an end? Who will hold onto the family car? What about the business and savings accounts? Property division can raise more questions and concerns than nearly any other aspect of divorce, and understandably so. Your assets might be what defines the stability of your future. But…
