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The 7 Steps in the QDRO Process
The preparation, filing and approval of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) take time and special care for details. Here are the basic steps of …
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner Appear to Prefer Amicable Divorce
We’ve seen a trend in divorces today getting resolved out of court, with spouses engaging in alternative means to sort out issues. Learn more in this post.
How to Prioritize Your Children During Your Divorce
When a couple decides to divorce, one of the most important early decisions should be to prioritize your children throughout the divorce process. This starts with …
Social Media is Playing a Bigger Role in Divorce Cases
For many of us, social media is a near-constant presence in our lives. There are about 214 million active Facebook users in the United States …
How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Be a Smart Move If Divorce Should Arise
With all the positive emotions leading up to Marriage or a Domestic Partnership, the notion of a Prenuptial Agreement can be an incredibly delicate and …
Discover 6 Apps That Make Co-parenting a Breeze
Co-parenting can be a constant challenge, as you are being forced to stay in regular communication with a person with whom you may not be on the best of terms. Fortunately, we are in a technologically advanced age where there are plenty of tools available to make communication and organization easier in these situations.
Tips for Pre-Marital and Post-Marital Agreements
There is a myth that premarital agreements are a roadmap for divorce. Quite the opposite is true. Preparing a prenuptial agreement requires the couple to …
Post-Divorce Financial Tips Everyone Should Know
Once your divorce is finalized, it is time for you to start over—in more ways than one. Financially, you are on your own for what is likely the first time in years, which means you need to revisit the financial planning strategies you use and reassess your financial picture.
Below are a few tips for post-divorce financial planning that will help set you up for a stable future:
Conduct a thorough review
Take a close look at all your financial information, including income and expenses. Pay close attention to where your money is going each month and where you can afford to scale back. You should also review your assets, your tax situation, your credit and bank statements, your credit score and the state of any loans and other debts you currently have.
If you have children, make sure you can are also planning ahead for their ever-changing needs such as driving, school expenses, braces, etc. Is the other parent obligated to help with these expenses, or will they be solely your responsibility?
Think about the future of your career
If you have been a stay-at-home parent, you will need to get back into the workforce, which could be a daunting task if you have been home for a while or if you need additional education or training to find gainful employment.
How much training will you need? Will you need a degree for the job you’re seeking? What type of costs are associated with tuition and books? All these questions will influence your financial planning.
Mediation: A Cost-Effective Alternative To Family Law Litigation?
Couples going through a divorce can easily spend anywhere between $10,000 to $50,000 or even higher when you hire a divorce lawyer to handle your …
What to Know About Relocating with Children After Divorce
If you are a divorced parent with custody and would like to move to a new location, whether it’s for work or any other purpose, there are some things you will need to consider regarding the other parent’s rights and your child’s best interests.
First, check your Judgment to see if there are any restrictions on either parent’s ability to move the child outside a particular county or counties as restrictions are common in custody orders.
In some cases, the custodial parent must provide the noncustodial parent with advance, written notice of his or her intent change the child’s residence to give that parent a chance to object with the court.
Once the court receives the objection, it will schedule a hearing to address the issue.
The court’s decision
The court will consider the following factors when deciding if the move is in the child’s best interest:
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