Divorce and Estate Planning Articles

1.  More divorced parents have ‘visitation’ over the Internet

The explosion of webcams, video e-mail, text-messaging and social media in the last few years has changed the way visitation with children after divorce occurs in many cases...read more

2.  Putting a value on assets in a divorce is harder in a recession

In the current economy, it’s often very difficult to put a value on homes, businesses, real estate, investments and other assets. When these assets have to be valued so they can be split at divorce, it can lead to significant problems and disputes...read more

3.  It’s not always clear whether money you receive is ‘income’

It’s very common in a divorce for alimony or child support payments to be based on a spouse’s income. But while “income” seems simple to understand, that’s not always the case...read more

4.  Can parents be prohibited from having lovers stay overnight?

Here’s a touchy issue: Can a parenting plan for a divorced couple prohibit an ex-spouse from having a new boyfriend or girlfriend stay overnight, if a child is also in the house...read more