Discovery involves gathering information about either party in the divorce. Read this guide to better understand the ins and outs of divorce discovery. Once you realize your spouse has taken the initial divorce papers to get the divorce process started, they will have to share information on their finances and personal situations in what’s called […]
Divorce Mediation vs Lawyer: What’s the Difference?
Do you need to hire a divorce mediator or a lawyer? Check out this guide to learn about the differences between divorce mediation and a divorce lawyer. The longstanding notion that 50 percent of married couples get divorced has lost footing in recent years. However, it still affects a large portion of couples and brings on […]
Do This, Not That: The Top Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce Settlement
During a divorce settlement, there are some big mistakes that you want to avoid. Check out this guide to learn what they are. Up to 95 percent of divorce settlements are made out of court. And while that may save a lot of headaches and frustration, it opens the door for mistakes. From overlooking the […]
How to Protect Your Assets in a Divorce with a Business Involved
How do divorce proceedings impact your business? Learn more in this guide to navigating divorce with a business involved. Losing a partner or disrupting your family’s life can be hard enough, but divorce can also dig into your business. And while all you might have wanted was peaceful separation, you could end up giving away […]
How to Enforce Child Support: What Are Your Options?
What options do you have when the child support you’re owed is not paid? Find out in this guide on how to enforce child support payments. Once mandated by the court, child support is non-negotiable. The person responsible for paying it has two options: pay up or face jail. At the same time, failure to […]
Your Complete Strategy Guide to Navigating a Contested Divorce
How do you approach the divorce process when the divorce is contested? Learn more in this guide to strategies to use in a contested divorce. Divorce is a difficult time under the best of circumstances. It becomes even more difficult when it is contested. A contested divorce is where the parties cannot come to an […]
How to Win a Custody Battle: 6 Tips When Fighting For Custody Is Your Only Option
Have you found yourself fighting for custody of your children? Here’s how to win a custody battle when fighting is your only option! Going through a divorce is a battle on its own, but factor in children and you can have a full-blown war on your hands. When there are children involved, you must decide […]
What if Your Ex Stops Making Child Support Payments?
Has your ex been skipping out on court-ordered child support payments? If so, check out this guide to learn what to do. Gone are the days when a “family” meant a married couple with two kids. Today, families come in all shapes and sizes. In fact, recent statistics show 31% of children don’t live with […]
The Top Signs You Should File a Restraining Order
Has someone harassed or stalked you? Are you in an abusive relationship? It might be time to file a restraining order. Check out this guide to learn if you should. Domestic violence is a huge problem in the U.S. Between 2 and 3 million temporary restraining orders are served each year, with 70 percent of them issued by women against men. Anyone who experiences abuse […]
How to Get a Restraining Order in 10 Simple Steps
When your relationship is dysfunctional, it impacts the entire family. If you don’t feel safe within your home, it makes daily life seem unbearable. But you don’t have to live in fear. In Nebraska, the process to get a restraining order is simple. No one should suffer in silence. Follow along to learn more about […]