Category Archives: Family Law
How COVID Is Changing Divorce
You might have thought your divorce was done. All details have been finalized. There’s no need to go back to court, right? Wrong. COVID is wreaking havoc on pretty much everything, from jobs to finances to relationships. For those who are divorced or in the process of doing so, it’s complicating many aspects, including… Read More »
How To Help A Divorcing Friend Or Family Member
Sooner or later, you’ll have to deal with the divorce of a loved one. If you’ve never dealt with a divorce before, you may not know what to do. What do you say? Divorce can be a complex situation. For some, there is a stigma attached to it, so when a person finds out… Read More »
Why Marrying Early In Life Isn’t All Bad
The statistics and news articles always show the same thing: get married later in life. Don’t marry so young; you’ll get divorced. But in talking to younger couples, this way of thinking is not always true. In many cases, marrying early in life can have its advantages. Once you’ve found someone to spend the… Read More »
What Is Discernment Counseling?
Many of us are aware of the negative effects of divorce, yet staying in an unhealthy marriage is not so great either. Divorces can be lengthy, emotional, exhausting, and costly for all involved, including children. Staying married also comes with an emotional cost. Choosing which one is better can be an agonizing decision. Should… Read More »
Can Divorce Make You Sick?
Divorce is the end of a marriage. It’s a highly emotional event that has been compared to a death. In a sense, it is. It’s the death of a relationship. There’s always going to be stress involved in a divorce. Many people get through it better than others, though. They’re able to work through… Read More »
How Divorce Rates Are Tied To Income
Divorces are on the decline in America, which is a good thing. Since the 1970s and 1980s, divorces are becoming less common and creeping below the common statistic of 50%. That means that the saying “half of all marriages end in divorce” no longer rings true because it doesn’t take into consideration factors such… Read More »
Reduce The Impact Of Divorce On Your Business
Divorces can be very emotional and complex, even if there are minimal assets involved. When the couple owns a business together and then gets a divorce, things get even more daunting, especially when there is no prenuptial agreement involved. How do you go about splitting the business? Divorces are pervasive and can affect everything,… Read More »
Why The First Year Of Marriage Can Be Tough
You’re planning a huge wedding, and you’re so happy and excited to walk down the aisle. Many couples believe that they will be on a post-wedding high for a long time. The first year of marriage will be so fun and blissful. Right? Not necessarily. Even if a couple lives together before getting married,… Read More »
How to Get Your Ex to Show Up On Time for Visitation and Custody Swaps
As divorce and separation go, one of the most frustrating things can be waiting for an ex to show up for visitation or custody swaps. You fought each other for months, an agreement was reached, now you each have a set of new responsibilities, which require you both to meet the terms of a… Read More »
Obtaining an Order of Protection
According to the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, there were more than 15,000 domestic violence related crimes committed in 2015 alone. This included 46 deaths. Sadly, many people feel that they have no options when they are in an abusive relationship. They quietly suffer, worrying that they would not be able to afford to… Read More »