Divorce is a big change for any family, and children often feel the impact more deeply than adults realize. Even when parents separate respectfully, kids may struggle to understand why their family structure has changed. Emotions like confusion, sadness, anger and...
One of the primary tasks that you have to do when you go through a divorce is dividing property. This includes all assets and debts. For some, their retirement accounts are among the biggest assets. But most people realize that simply withdrawing money from the...
When you’re going through a divorce with children, you don’t necessarily have to set up a traditional custody schedule. What most couples do is separate their own living situations and then move the children back and forth from one parent’s house to the other. But...
When going through a divorce, it's crucial to tell parties involved in your child's life about it. Since your child spends a good part of their day in school, it's vital that their teachers know their parents are going through a divorce. Your child may show...
You’ll hear people talk about the divorce rate in many different ways. Some will say that it’s been on the rise ever since the institution of no-fault divorce laws, which made divorce easier. Others will say that the divorce rate is falling, especially because couples...
Divorce serves as, almost universally, a major life transition. Dividing property to create two households out of one is just a single practical effect of this major life event. Depending on a former couple’s circumstances, dividing personal property can leave one or...
Divorce can be a confusing and even frustrating process. People don't know what to expect. When they try to research the process online, the information they find might be inaccurate. The rules about divorce are different in every state. Nebraska's statutes are...
Divorce is a highly personal matter, yet it often requires sharing sensitive information with attorneys, courts and sometimes even third parties. Additionally, because nowadays information is so easily accessible and shared, protecting your privacy during a divorce...
If you and your spouse are divorcing after a long time together, navigating your relationship with their family can be a challenge. If you don’t have children, they may simply no longer be in your life – especially if they don’t live nearby. If you do have children or...
Divorce, on the whole, has declined in recent years. Nonetheless, it is still fairly common. The reality is that even with the best of intentions, many couples don’t make it. Every relationship is different, and so too are the causes of divorce. However, there are...