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Four Financial Tips Your Divorce Attorney Wants You to Know
Nobody wants to think about the likelihood of a divorce on their big day, but the fact is that a sobering 40%-50% of marriages in the United States end up in divorce court. While the emotional scars from divorce are hard to escape, the financial scars are not. You can help yourself (and your divorce attorney) avoid them by following the four tips listed below.
First and foremost, know what you have. Assets acquired during a marriage get divided according to state laws regulating property splits. The assets that you do not know about could very well end up being the assets that you do not get a part of if they are not listed in your divorce settlement.
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When Should You Intervene in Domestic Violence
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2015
Domestic violence is a problem many people face, including friends and neighbors. While it is horrid to be a witness to someone else’s bad situation, it often happens that witnesses to the abuse are the only individuals with the strength and ability to intervene. When should you intervene, and what should you do?
A Time To Intervene
These are times when it is appropriate to seek legal intervention in someone else’s domestic issues.
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A Divorce Attorney Advises How To Help Your Children When Going Through a Divorce
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2015
Divorce is something that has touched everyone’s life in some way. When divorce occurs in a child’s life, it can be a traumatic and confusing time. There are steps you can take to minimize the stress and provide a reassuring environment for your children.
An honest discussion helps children understand the situation. If possible, talk to your children together. Take into consideration the age and maturity of each child to determine how to approach the conversation. Whether you and your spouse discuss your decision together or separately, agree on what you plan to say before you sit down with your children. Doing so will help ensure you won’t contradict each other or make promises impossible to keep. For example, your child may assume your decision is temporary, and you and your spouse will eventually get back together. It is important not to say anything that encourages that belief and imparts a false hope to the child.
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