Divorce

A Kentucky judge threw both a divorcing couple and their attorneys a major curveball early last month when she declined to grant their petition for a dissolution of their marriage. Years ago, it wasn’t that unusual for couples to find ending their marriage a...

If your marriage hasn't been great lately, you may start thinking about divorce, which could involve litigation or a settlement followed by court. More couples than ever now draft prenuptial agreements to make the divorce process easier. Provided that the document is...

Any married couple considering divorce could benefit from collaborative divorce. A collaborative divorce can be cheaper and faster than a litigated divorce. It also puts the couple in the driver's seat, rather than handing all of the authority over to a judge. If you...

Sometimes, people can be unreasonable. If they’re hurt or feeling bad about a situation, it’s much more likely that they’ll do things that you disagree with to try to get back at you or make you suffer the way they are. That’s why some spouses argue against any...

Collaborative divorces offer a good alternative to dealing with the stress and expense of a litigated divorce. Collaborative divorces allow both individuals to settle disputes out of court with each party compromising and working together. Is it possible for this...

Explosive marriages often lead to explosive divorces that, sometimes, lead to a high-conflict relationship for the rest of your life. When kids figure into this family equation, matters can become more tension-filled, too. How do you deal with a former spouse who, at...

Trying to work with your ex instead of battling against them during divorce benefits you in many ways. It can mean lower final costs for your divorce and more control over custody terms and property division than you would have if a judge made all of the major...

You and your ex-spouse talked about custody issues related to your divorce, and you thought you had everything settled. Then, you both sat down with your teen to talk to them about the decisions that had been made. That’s when you realized that your decisions may not...

If you have children, you need to think carefully about their future when you divorce. Ending a marriage can be beneficial to your kids if it puts an end to the conflict between you and the other parent. Yet, only if you correctly handle things. Unless you have a...

Regardless of your relationship, getting a divorce is never simple. Even if you and your spouse were married a short time, the process of going back to single life will have complications. Collaborative divorce can seem like a too-good-to-be-true solution since it...