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Many people have their sights set on 2021 to turn the tide of a universally bad year. But there might be one upcoming day that could bring trouble. The first working Monday of every January has been dubbed “Divorce Day” by both the media and those who work in family law because it’s the number…

Splitting up marital property is often one of the most difficult parts of a divorce. Each spouse may want to keep the same assets or might feel like they should receive more than the other. If a couple does not have a marital agreement and can’t reach terms for splitting up their property, the courts…

Nearly every divorcing parent wants to do whatever they can to help their children deal with the transition as well as is possible. What you say when you tell your children (preferably together) you’re divorcing is, of course, important. However, the way you talk to them about the break-up and your co-parent after that initial…

For some couples going through a divorce, the marital home becomes the focus of their contention, with each spouse hoping to retain the home they once shared. Other times, couples are united in their mutual desire to divest themselves of the place where they once cohabitated. If you and your spouse agree that neither of…

Sharing custody can become more complex when your kids become older. They may have their own preferences about what they do with their time, which can eat into parenting time and lead to conflicts. Additionally, older children and teenagers might participate in sports, dance, debate or a host of other extracurricular activities. What impact will…