One thing that every couple who gets divorced has to do, is decide how to divide all the household items. That's the furniture, the stuff in the garage, your hobby items, the kids' toys... you name it, it all has to be divided except that most of it can't just be cut in half and even if it could, you'd likely end up with a bunch of stuff you had no interest in. For some … [Read more...]
How To Save Money On The Legal Costs Of Your Divorce
Saving money on the legal costs of your divorce is something most people would love to do. Not spending money on legal advice is one way to do that but as the British would say, that's being penny wise, pound foolish. Most people would benefit from at least some legal help even if it's one-time consultation on a specific issue. If you have any sort of complication such as an … [Read more...]
How To Make Sure Your Mediation Is Successful
If you’re talking to other people about divorce, chances are you’ve heard someone say they tried mediation but it failed. Don't let that discourage you from trying mediation. There are some basic steps you can take to make sure your mediation is successful. Mediation isn’t about just showing up on a certain date at the right time – there’s much more to it than that and … [Read more...]
When Is The Best Time To File For Divorce?
People often think that once the decision to end the marriage has been made, the next step is to file for divorce and most of the time, it's not. Deciding when is the best time to file for divorce is about being intentional, deliberate, strategic and considerate. File too soon and you could find yourself faced with a bunch of deadlines to produce documents and agreements … [Read more...]
How Will You Know It’s Time To Fire Your Divorce Attorney?
Guest post by Sean Smallwood, Esq. Of all of the different areas of law where members of the public may find themselves seeking out attorneys to hire for litigation, the field of divorce may well be one of the most emotional and frustrating of them all. And because it's not something most of us do on a regular basis, you don't know when it's time to fire your divorce … [Read more...]