Dividing Pandemic-Era Savings: How Emergency Funds Are Treated In Divorce Today
The COVID-19 pandemic changed many aspects of daily life, including how families manage money. For many couples, emergency savings built during lockdowns, stimulus checks, and job disruptions have become a new point of focus in divorce cases. As we move further into...
What Happens After An Adoption Is Finalized
Finalizing an adoption is a major milestone for both the adoptive parents and the child. It marks the legal end of one process and the beginning of a new chapter as a family. While it’s often seen as the conclusion of a long journey, there are still several important...
What Happens If A Spouse Stops Paying Alimony?
When a court orders alimony as part of a divorce, both parties are legally bound to follow the terms of that agreement. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for one spouse to stop making payments. Whether the missed payments are intentional or due to financial hardship,...
Benefits Of A Written Separation Agreement
When couples decide to live apart, it’s important to have a clear plan that outlines their rights and responsibilities. A written separation agreement provides clarity and helps prevent future disputes. While verbal promises may seem easier in the moment, putting...
The Financial Benefits Of Legal Separation
When couples face challenges in their marriage, divorce is not the only option available. For some, legal separation offers a more practical and financially beneficial path. This process allows both spouses to live apart while keeping certain legal and financial ties...
Can Spousal Support Be Terminated Early?
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is often one of the most debated parts of a divorce. While the goal of support is to help a former spouse maintain financial stability after separation, life circumstances can change over time. When that happens, one or both...
Property Division And Planning In High-Net Worth Divorce
Divorce involving significant assets often brings added concerns about property division, financial agreements, and long-term planning. When substantial income, investments, or business holdings are involved, both parties usually want to protect what they have worked...
Mediation VS. Litigation: Which Divorce Process Fits Your Situation?
Considering divorce? Understand the key differences between mediation and litigation to choose the right path for your family’s needs, budget, and future. This guide breaks down cost, control, and conflict levels to help you decide. Below, our friends from Merel...
The Stages Of A Divorce Case
The decision to divorce is never easy, and when spouses cannot agree on key issues, the path forward becomes more complex and a lot more expensive. Below, our friend Amanda at Flat Fee Divorce Solutions explains the process of a contested divorce. Unlike an amicable...
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