Many people don't feel like socializing while they're going through a divorce. You may value the company of a close friend with whom you can share your emotions over lunch. However, getting out there and socializing with larger groups of people -- assuming that you...
Month: October 2017
Should you sell the house when you divorce?
One of the biggest decisions couples make in a divorce is what to do with their home. There's no one right or wrong decision that's best for every couple. Some decide to sell it right away and split the proceeds. One spouse may buy out the other and keep ii or ask for...
Asset valuation is important to your divorce settlement
Before divorce, obtaining an accurate valuation of your assets is necessary to make sure you choose the right settlement. If you own a business, it's particularly important to obtain a fair valuation. For example, you may choose to have a fair market value or to use...
Sharing your kids with your ex during the holidays
If you're facing your first holiday season as a newly-separated or divorced parent, you're likely doing so with some sense of sadness and anxiety. No matter what your custody and visitation agreement is with your spouse, the kids are probably going to be spending some...
Divorce is filled with teachable moments for your kids
Sometimes the worst events and circumstances can provide the best teachable moments for our children. Divorce is one of those. As stressful as this time may be for them, if parents model positive behavior, kids can learn a lot about how to handle conflict in a...