It is not uncommon that after a marriage breakup, one of the parents might move out of state with the child(ren).  If both parties consent, then there is no problem.  This blog addresses those times that one parent moves the child or children without any advanced agreements in place. If your spouse or partner makes[...]

Presumably, you have spent a lot of time and emotional effort setting up a custody arrangement.  If your ex chooses not to follow the custody order, it can be infuriating. There are legal actions that you can pursue to set things right again. Below are few options that you can consider. Sending a letter through[...]

If you are witnessing abuse to your child going on right in front of you, call 911 immediately.  However, if your situation is not as immediate, but you have good reason to suspect that your ex is putting your child at risk, here are some steps you can take to protect your child(ren). Call Child Protective Services[...]

When is Divorce a Good Idea? For some people, divorce is the best course of action. Research suggests that many relationships are dysfunctional, unsafe, and unhealthy. When the family dynamic is riddled with physical abuse or emotional abuse, such as when one spouse suffers from untreated addiction, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder,[...]

If you are going through a divorce and need to divide retirement accounts, the answer is most likely YES.  QDRO stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order and is simply a court order that allows the financial institution holding one’s retirement accounts to divide the assets between divorcing  spouses. When a couple is going through a[...]

When a marriage ends in divorce, it usually, regrettably involves hard decisions and challenging discussions like those regarding the reasonable division of property once shared during the relationship. If you and your spouse are able to be amicable, then you are much more likely to cooperatively divide your assets, debts, and property.  Alternatively, if and[...]

Very carefully. There are few choices that carry as much importance as choosing the right divorce attorney.  Selecting the right divorce attorney is critical because the outcome of your divorce may have repercussions that affect the rest of your life.  You should start by speaking to trusted people in your social circles who have been[...]

For some people, this may come as a shock but for others, they may have seen the writing on the wall. Marriage is not easy for most people and many of us will eventually come to the realization and decision that divorce is the best option. According to the American Psychological Association, 50% of marriages[...]

Welcome to the second installment in my series on divorcing a narcissist. My previous blog covered common traits of narcissists and behaviors (weapons, really) they use against their marriage partners. This piece is about what to do when you realize you can no longer continue in this untenable situation. Here are strategies IN ADVANCE of[...]