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Monthly Archives: May 2018

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Making Plans for Your Child’s School Break During Divorce Proceedings

By Vanessa Prieto |

There is never a good time to go through a divorce. If you have children, school breaks over the summer months can be particularly hard. In addition to learning to adjust to life single, you have the added pressure of making sure they are kept busy and provided for. The good news is that… Read More »

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Signs that a Marital Settlement Agreement May Work for You and Your Spouse

By Vanessa Prieto |

Getting a divorce does not have to mean going through lengthy legal battles in which you and your spouse bicker or fight over every asset and piece of property you possess. While these situations cannot be avoided in some cases, there are scenarios where both parties are able to put aside their differences to… Read More »

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Protecting Your Rights as a Grandparent When Adult Children Get Divorced

By Vanessa Prieto |

Going through a divorce takes a toll on both of the spouses as well as on other family members. In the event there are children involved, parenting plans and child time sharing proceedings will be required as well. In making these plans, grandparents are often left out of the equation. The following are some… Read More »

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Options for Negotiating a Divorce Settlement when You Own a Business

By Vanessa Prieto |

The hard work, demands, and sacrifices of owning your own business can wreak havoc with your marriage and your relationship with your spouse. While it may not have been the sole cause of your breakup, it could be a factor in divorce-related proceedings. Whether you are a sole owner or own a j0int family… Read More »

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What Happens When an Extramarital Affair Results in a Child?

By Vanessa Prieto |

An extramarital affair may have been the result of a well thought out course of action, or it may have occurred as a spur of the moment lapse in judgment. Unfortunately, the impact can have lasting repercussions on the parties involved, particularly if a child is conceived as a result of the union. Depending… Read More »

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Getting Your Share of Pension and Retirement Benefits In Your Divorce Settlement

By Vanessa Prieto |

If you are an older adult or ending a long-term marriage, pension benefits and retirement accounts could represent significant assets in your divorce case. You may have planned to spend your later years together with your spouse, and without this form of income you could be facing serious financial insecurity. During marital property division… Read More »

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Help Your Child Adjust to Time Sharing Arrangements

By Vanessa Prieto |

Going through the breakup of their parents’ marriage can be traumatic for children, causing them to act out in a variety of ways. At the same time, it is important to bear in mind that continuing to live with two parents who either constantly fight or struggle to suppress their hostility toward one another… Read More »

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Five Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Divorce Case

By Vanessa Prieto |

It is natural to go through a grieving process when a marriage is coming to an end. It can be hard to think clearly during a divorce while also dealing with your feelings of loss, betrayal, or anger against your former partner, which is one of many reasons why you need an experienced divorce… Read More »

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Dealing With a Spouse Who Destroys Property or Wastes Money Prior to Your Divorce

By Vanessa Prieto |

Going through a divorce is difficult under even the best of circumstances, such as in those seemingly rare cases where both partners agree to the breakup and to the terms. In cases that are more common and contentious, one of the parties may want to hurt the other or extract revenge over the breakup… Read More »

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