A collaborative divorce could safeguard your mental health
Most couples make a substantial investment in their marriage in terms of emotions. Generally, marriage is viewed as consolidating the fact that partners want to spend their whole life together. Consequently, when a marriage breaks down, the emotional trauma can be significant. Both the divorce procedure and adjusting to life post-separation have the potential to […]
Avoiding complications when dividing credit card debt in divorce
For many couples facing divorce in Kentucky, property division is the biggest issue to address. After years of shared finances and cohabitation, it can be hard to even consider the logistics of living independently. Trying to decide how to split your property and responsibilities can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Careful analysis is often necessary […]
Flexibility and planning help keep holidays calmer for divorcees
Doing what’s best for your children during the holidays isn’t always simple when you have a custody order in place. Your children are likely on a schedule where they’ll be at one parent’s home or the other for the holiday, which may make it clear where they should go. However, if they decide that they […]
How collaborative divorce benefits professional athletes
Professional athletes have demanding careers. They have to maintain their bodies in peak physical performance, carefully curate a public brand/persona and deal with intense levels of personal stress. Their career demands can put strain on relationships, potentially leading to divorce. The end of a marriage can be messy for just about anyone, but for those […]
How to negotiate rules for travel with the kids after divorce
Your job takes you to some pretty far-flung places, both within and outside of the country. Taking the kids with you was never a problem when you were married. In fact, your spouse used to come along. What about now, when you’re getting divorced? Well, things get a little trickier. You need to address the […]
3 groups of people collaborative divorce can benefit
Once upon a time, most people resolved their divorces by litigating. These days more and more couples realize collaborative divorce is a better option. Unlike litigation, collaborative law is about reaching an agreement, not trying to beat the other person. It allows both parties to emerge victorious, thus reducing the chance that the one who […]
3 tips for self-care when going through a divorce
Obtaining a divorce is a major decision that can significantly alter certain aspects of your life. It is only natural to feel sadness at the end of a relationship and anxiety over the future. However, you can take a more positive view of divorce. Life after a divorce may be an opportunity to consider new […]
How a prenuptial agreement affects a collaborative divorce
Keeping a divorce simple may have always been one of your priorities if you had the foresight to sign a prenuptial agreement before getting married. While you probably hoped that your marriage would last forever, you wanted to make sure there wouldn’t be too much conflict if things didn’t go as planned. Now that you […]
Can a stay-at-home spouse claim part of the retirement account?
Stay-at-home spouses sacrifice their own earning potential for the betterment of their families. Rather than developing a career, they perform uncompensated tasks around the house that would cost a lot of money if the family hired a professional. Having a stay-at-home spouse makes it easier for an ambitious professional to completely devote themselves to their […]
Is keeping the marital home the best financial decision?
Some divorcing couples basically go to war over their marital home. Both of them draw a line in the sand and demand that they should get to keep the house. They will likely spend a significant portion of their time in court arguing about the home, forcing a judge to ultimately decide who gets to […]
