I’ve seen the effects of divorce on children from every angle. My parents divorced when I was in my twenties, and I divorced when my child was small. In my professional life as an attorney, I’ve been assigned to represent children in contested custody cases. I’ve also taught classes on custody and child support law.…
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In sickness and health: Wife’s serious illness increases chance of divorce later in life; husband’s doesn’t
It’s well-established that, with some exceptions, married people live longer and healthier lives than unmarried people. But until recently, researchers hadn’t conducted a very thorough examination of how well a marriage survives when one partner becomes seriously ill. The results of that effort probably won’t cheer anyone — least of all women. When a wife…
Dependency Tax Exemptions and Divorce
During the course of a divorce, there are many issues that spouses have to resolve: property division, alimony, child custody, child support, medical insurance, and taxes. One after thought of these many issues is the child dependency tax exemption. In a divorce, spouses can agree how to allocate the dependency tax exemption. For example, if…
Divorce Confidential: Using Mental Health Professionals In Divorce
When you and your ex-spouse choose collaborative divorce, you make a commitment to keep matters out of court and focus on problem-solving in a confidential, private setting. Collaborative divorce is beneficial in that you and your ex-spouse have access to an entire team of experts, including mental health professionals to help you through the difficult…
6 money mistakes to avoid in a divorce
January can be an opportunity for a fresh start. And for some, that means ending unhappy marriages. In fact, January is known as “divorce season,” the top month for divorce filings. For some, the change will be welcome, while for others it will come as a shock when they learn their spouse is leaving. If…
Getting The Most From A High-Dollar Divorce
Divorce is almost always an emotionally taxing experience. Divorces that involve millions (or billions) of dollars have an added level of intensity and drama. It’s not uncommon for the parties in a divorce to act in irrational ways that may be counter to their own best interests or to make simple financial errors that can…
7 Resolutions to Having a Great Newly-Divorced Year
If 2015 will mark the first full calendar year since your divorce, January may feel not only like the beginning of a new year, but also the start of a new life. Divorce is a major life change, so what can you do to make this next year a change for the better? Besides all…
Protecting Your Pet in a Divorce
Despite pets being a loving and integral member of families, the law has not caught up with this view, and still sees pets as property. But because pets are such an integral part of families, during a divorce, it can be a “custody” battle over your pet that causes a lot of disagreement and friction.…
Deciding To Divorce? 5 Harsh Realities You Need To Accept First
A dear friend of mine recently made the heartbreaking decision to put her dog down. He was nearly 14 and had terminal cancer. It was awful for their family. She said, “It was so hard because he would still go for a run with my husband every day. He still loved his treats. But he…
Taxes and Divorce, What You Need to Know
Finances and taxes are a significant issue during divorce, especially when children are involved. There are also special rules in the tax code that govern divorce and separation. It’s important to be apprised of these rules. Dependency Exemption. If you are the custodial parent of the children, you can claim a dependent exemption of $3,950…
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