The parenting plan or custody order entered as part of divorce proceedings outlines where the children will live and when visitation will take place with the non-custodial parent. Vague plans risk creating ongoing conflict between parents who have a history of non-cooperation. Adding specific details regarding times and transportation arrangements and setting priorities for how holidays and special occasions will be treated can go a long way to reduce potential conflicts. This article briefly discusses some of the specifics that should be included in parenting plans and that may help to minimize disputes between parents and reduce stress on the children involved. | Read More →

A divorce trial is a type of civil lawsuit. As such, there is a considerable degree of similarity between a divorce trial and other types of civil cases. There are five essential elements of a trial to pay particular attention to in a divorce case. | Read More →

Divorce, separation, and annulment are three of the most common ways to split from your spouse. Since each type of split is handled differently, couples who wish to no longer be married have several options to choose from. This article discusses all three options and encourages readers to speak with a divorce attorney to help them choose an option. | Read More →

Ending a marriage can feel like failure, yet there are many justifiable reasons to divorce. Whether to divorce or try to save a marriage can be an agonizing choice to make, and there are no tried and true rules to use as a guide. This article discusses how to spot some of the warning signs that a marriage may be in trouble plus some of the major issues that often lead to divorce such as abuse, infidelity, addiction and metal health issues. Sometimes the issues can be successfully treated, but sometimes the best choice is to terminate a marriage. | Read More →

Parties involved in a divorce are encouraged to attempt to settle their cases whenever possible. At the heart of a negotiated divorce is a settlement agreement. A divorce settlement agreement contains a number of essential elements or components. | Read More →

Whether you are currently going through a divorce, you suspect one may be coming, or you have already been divorced, it is important to discover what the true cause of it is. Discovering the underlying cause of a divorce an help you to not only react properly, but also decide what (if any) changes you need to make for future relationships. This article identifies five common causes of divorce. | Read More →