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The benefits of planning for the summer months in advance are not exclusive to divorces involving children. To avoid stressful conflict or potential financial issues with your divorce case during the summer months, it is best to start thinking about and preparing for the summer months now. Summer is a time when expenses generally increase. Utility bills are higher, you…
Over the next weeks, we will discuss unique divorce-related issues, specific to the quickly approaching summer months. This week, we identify issues that you should consider if you are going through a divorce or separation with children. If you are going through a divorce or separation with children, you are juggling a lot, especially during the summer months when the…
Divorce is, undoubtedly, one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Your family changes, your goals evolve, and your financial circumstances shift. For many people, healing and recovery from divorce does not begin until after the divorce is finalized. The process of going through the court system to get a divorce can be riddled with uncertainty, anxiety, and…
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 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 a Denver divorce 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…
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…
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…
