Ready To Move On? How To Ask For A Divorce When Your Spouse Doesn't Want One

If you've decided that it's time for a divorce, but your spouse might not be on the same page, you need to plan your strategy in advance. It might be quicker to just blurt out the news to your spouse, but that doesn't mean it will be easier. In fact, you may end up with unwanted hostility and resentment. Here are four steps to take when you're ready for a divorce, but your spouse isn't: [Read More]

How A Family Law Attorney Can Help You Sort Through A Divorce

Divorce is one of the most difficult events to face in life. It can leave you feeling broken and questioning what awaits. To make things less difficult, you should consider working with a family law attorney. They can take you through this emotionally charged process in the following ways.  Distribute Assets Fairly  Divorces are often so emotional because assets are usually at play. You probably feel entitled to them and so does your spouse. [Read More]

Benefits Of Lump Sum Alimony

If you are going through a divorce and the issue of alimony is looming over your breakup, you should know that you don't have to go with monthly payments. In most cases, you have the option of a big lump sum alimony payment in lieu of the smaller regular payments. Here are some of the reasons you should strongly consider the lump sum route. You Avoid the Effects of Inflation [Read More]

Who Will Be Awarded Custody?

Divorce can be divisive, and it's easy to see why when you consider all the emotional and financial issues that must be decided. Custody is one of those emotional issues where the fight can get ugly and where a family court judge may need to determine custody. What these judges use to make their decision varies depending on other aspects of the divorce. If you assume that both parents have been judged to be fit to parent a minor child, then the judge may look at some of the following issues to help tip the scales. [Read More]