It is important to remember that addiction is a disease and not a matter of will or character. Nevertheless, an addicted spouse and parent can destroy a marriage and prove to be an unreliable or unstable force in raising children. Therefore, a spouse may want to...
Different issues can require different types of mediation
Trained mediators usually help the sides find solutions in a collaborative manner as neutral third party. The two parties may engage in mediation on their own volition as part of a positive resolution of a no-fault divorce, or at the direction of the courts to resolve...
Custody tips for fathers
The courts generally lean towards some form of joint custody these days. However, nothing should be taken for granted during the divorce process, even if there is a verbal agreement. Moreover, the courts will not grant joint custody if it believes that joint custody...
Undisclosed assets could impact post-divorce financial future
Divorce is a complex process, especially when there are significant assets and wealth at stake. High-asset divorces often involve disputes and contention regarding the appropriate distribution of wealth, and consequently, one spouse may consider hiding assets. Hidden...
Who gets to keep the ring if the engagement is called off?
It seems that engagement rings used to be more modest in size. Recent years, however, have seen a major shift where the ring is one part of a destination wedding on an isolated beach in the Caribbean or a big-ticket hometown wedding. The process of planning and paying...
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