BROOKLYN, New York. Divorce can be one of the most challenging times in anyone’s life. It is understandable to want to get the legal and financial questions answered as soon as possible. However, during the process of getting divorced, individuals sometimes make mistakes. When it comes to mistakes made in divorce, these errors can haunt individuals for years to come. Decisions made about child custody are often difficult to change. Financial decisions made during divorce can be tough to reverse. What are the top divorce mistakes? Here are 5:
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New State Law Will Treat Pet Custody More Like Child Custody Cases
BROOKLYN, New York. During a divorce, former spouses need to consider how they’ll divide assets, debts, and property. If they have children, they’ll have to consider child custody. Every state tends to have clear laws when it comes to division of assets and child custody matters. For example, with child custody, judges are asked to consider the best interests of the children. While the standard can be subjective, it offers some guidance on how a judge is to make his or her decision. However, when it comes to who gets the pet, state laws may not offer guidance in accord with how couples have come to view their pets. Many people see pets as family. Yet, under the law, pets continue to be viewed as property.
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Five Tips for When You Disagree with an Ex on Parenting Decisions
BROOKLYN, New York. When you and your ex finalize a child custody agreement, you’ll likely make decisions about where the children will live, how holidays will be spent, and how much child support will be paid. Every parenting plan during a child custody agreement will differ depending on your child’s needs, your needs, and other factors. Courts tend to favor situations where both parents share legal custody of the children, while generally one parent has physical custody. This means that both parents have a right to make decisions about their children’s after school activities, religion, and medical decisions. While some parents might make big decisions in the parenting plan—like decisions about the child’s religion. Other decisions might go addressed. Even cooperative co-parents are likely to encounter disagreements from time to time. How you handle them can make a big difference in your family’s life and in the life of your children. Here are five tips to help you manage co-parenting disagreements:
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Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets in Bitcoin?
BROOKLYN, New York. Bitcoin has been in the news lately thanks to its recent increase in value. The New York Times has written about how Bitcoins are now worth more than $10,000, with the latest estimate putting a single Bitcoin valued at $15,000. For those who purchased Bitcoins for only hundreds of dollars in the early days of the currency, this reflects a major return on investment. For more information on current and future trends in bitcoin price, you could visit beincrypto.com. What is Bitcoin? And why might this matter if you are planning on getting divorced?
How Divorcing an Addicted Spouse Can Save Your Life—and Theirs
BROOKLYN, New York. When it comes to marriage, there are a few big deal breakers. Infidelity and addiction are two of the big ones. Individuals who are married to an addicted spouse struggle with some of the same issues that the addicted spouse wrestles with. If the addicted partner spends the couple’s money, both parties may struggle with debt. Both partners may also struggle with denial about the addiction.
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The Changing Face of Marriage in America
BROOKLYN, New York. According to the Atlantic, in 2010, just 20 percent of people between the ages of 18-29 year olds were married. Why? Marriage is changing. Younger married couples don’t ascribe to the same gender roles older married couples may have followed. The Atlantic claims that college educated women and men are transforming marriage into a more egalitarian and feminist ideal, designed to raise children for the knowledge economy. The marriages are focused on investing on their children. And now, more than ever, marriage is more common among the wealthy and educated. There is a gap in who gets—and stays—married.
