Pet Custody During Divorce

Pet Custody During Divorce

It’s common procedure to split property and other assets during a divorce. But what about pets? Since we form emotional bonds with our dogs, cats, and other pets, this can feel different than dividing inanimate objects such as cars, jewelry, or real estate. In the...
Tips for Building Friendships After a Divorce

Tips for Building Friendships After a Divorce

Divorce is more than a separation between two people. It can affect many other relationships in  your life as well. Hopefully, you have close friends and family you can rely on during this time.  But in many cases, divorce severs bonds with mutual friends you had with...
Can Social Media Affect My Divorce?

Can Social Media Affect My Divorce?

Many of us share our personal lives on social media. If you’re getting a divorce, it may seem normal to share this, too. But be careful. Until the divorce is final, anything you post on social media or send emails can and likely will be used against you. Here are some...
Getting Divorced in your 60s: What to Expect

Getting Divorced in your 60s: What to Expect

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the highest divorce rates in recent years are among people aged 55 to 64 — so-called “gray divorces.” This includes some high-profile separations such as Bill and Melinda Gates who ended their 27-year marriage earlier this year....
Resolving Summer Parenting Plan Disagreements

Resolving Summer Parenting Plan Disagreements

Summer break can complicate even carefully considered parenting plans. This is especially true this year as shifting COVID-19 restrictions can make advance scheduling difficult. So, what do you do if you have a summer or holiday disagreement that you and your...
The Impact of Covid on Divorce Rates

The Impact of Covid on Divorce Rates

After declining for several years in a row, the divorce rate in the U.S. reached a record low in 2019. But when COVID-19 began spreading across the country and the world in March 2020, it was assumed that quarantine measures, job losses, economic uncertainty, and the...