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...
Family Law
Is the divorce rate for your age group going up or down?
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...
Should you open a divorce registry?
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...
What are the grounds for divorce in Nebraska?
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...
Safeguarding your privacy as you divorce
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...
Navigating relationships with former in-laws
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...
The reasons behind many divorce cases
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...
Can you keep your house after divorce?
The housing market has gotten tough. Prices have been rising consistently, and they may not show any signs of slowing down in your area. You know that it would be difficult to go out and buy a house right now. For this reason, as you go through a divorce, you have...
Tips for traveling with your kids after a divorce
Once your divorce is over you may well need a break. Getting away for a few days can be a welcome change for you and your kids; a chance to reset after the traumatic events of the past few months. You will need to bear some things in mind for this and any future trips...
Co-parents, it’s time to start planning for the school year
As summer is now underway in earnest, many families are relishing the break from a rigorous academic school year schedule. However, it’s important for some families to keep the realities of the academic year in mind until they’ve properly prepared for the upcoming...