Planning a summer vacation with your child when you share custody requires checking your legal boundaries first. New Hampshire parents cannot simply cross state lines with a child without confirming their court-ordered rights. Taking your child out of state for summer...
People often don’t realize that the rules that govern their divorce and how they co-parent after divorce are actually laws passed by state legislators and signed by the governor. Those laws can determine, for example, what penalties a parent can face if they don’t...
For those who get divorced, especially later in life, there is often a drop in their standard of living. Some studies have found that this is true for both men and women, although the decline for women tends to be a bit more pronounced. There are two main reasons for...
Financial separation is a challenging part of the divorce process. Spouses frequently disagree about how to split up their property. They may also face conflicts related to their shared debts. Credit card balances can have a profound impact on the overall property...
Communication is one of the biggest factors for a strong and healthy relationship. Couples often have to discuss important matters daily, such as meals, events and cleaning. Financial talks are one of the most important and simultaneously frustrating conversations...
When a separation or divorce involves a volatile ex, traditional co-parenting may be difficult or even impossible. Co-parenting requires a certain level of cooperation and communication, which can break down quickly if one parent is hostile, controlling or otherwise...
Communication between you and your ex can be strained or worse when you’re having to figure things out about the children. There are a variety of options that you can use to do this. Some people prefer verbal communication, but others opt for emails, text messages or...
Going through a divorce is rarely easy, but some situations are significantly more emotionally and legally draining than others. A turbulent divorce can take a heavy toll on your mental health, finances and overall well-being. Recognizing early warning signs can help...
Trying to communicate with your ex might be something that you dread, but it’s necessary when you have a child together. The way you communicate with your ex can directly influence how the conversation goes. Keeping things clear, respectful and focused on the child...
If you are divorcing, it’s possible you are not feeling very charitable to your spouse right now. One thing to remember is that, however justified your negative opinion of them may be, you need to be extremely careful about letting yourself express it. That’s not to...
