When going through divorce, some may opt for mediation instead of traditional litigation. Within mediation, a mediator plays one of the most crucial roles. But what exactly do mediators do? What is their job? What are the limits of their abilities? What a mediator can...
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What is digital asset hiding?
When you go through a divorce, you will also have to go through asset division. Unfortunately, some spouses do not want to do this and will try every trick in the book to get out of it. This can include hiding assets via digital methods, which has unfortunately grown...
What are the different categories of marital property?
Marital property - otherwise called community property - includes the assets that get divided during a divorce. Of course, when going into a divorce, understanding what assets fall under which categories can help save time and stress. Separate property As The Business...
What to do to stay strong during a divorce
No matter why you choose to divorce, it will be a challenging time. This process will turn your life upside down, making it hard for you to stay strong. You should do a few things to help yourself stay strong during this time. Recognize that you will have a range of...
Planning for retirement after you go through a divorce
Your retirement plan is one aspect of your life that could see the repercussions of your divorce. Splitting assets, determining ownership of retirement accounts and dropping to a single income can change your strategy entirely. Knowing how to plan for the later stage...
What does the Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement do?
The Division of Child Support Enforcement assists parents with their child support matters, but the agency does more than that. Its duties help to create a better environment for children and provide encouragement for families. The main duty of DCSE is to help parents...
What you need to know about child support
One of the things that happen when parents split up is the determination of child support. This is separate from child custody determination, and the court takes various factors into account. Parents should understand their obligations and know what to expect from the...
How can you protect your retirement assets in a divorce?
Both you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse likely have your own priorities when it comes to settling divorce matters. It is common for divorcing individuals to fight for ownership of the family home or business, but you should also consider how you might keep your...
What should you know about home equity?
Asset division is an inevitable part of any divorce, which many couples look forward to the least for various reasons. Owning a home together and amassing equity there is a chief asset to handle, too. Fortunately, there are several things a couple can do to make this...
Does parental alienation worsen during the holidays?
If you share custody of your children with a co-parent, the two of you undoubtedly have butted heads at one point or another. Few things can be more contentious than the holidays, though. After all, both you and your co-parent probably have some clear ideas about how...
