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Can I Modify the Court’s Spousal Support Order?

Spousal support or alimony is not a punishment paid by the spouse who ‘caused’ the breakdown of the marriage like a lot of people think. Instead, it is paid by the spouse who earns more to ensure that both spouses are financially stable after a divorce. These orders...

Co-Parenting Strategies To Ensure a Peaceful Divorce Process

Breaking the news of a divorce is always difficult for spouses who have children together. The separation is not an easy thing for children to come to terms with and this often affects the smoothness of the divorce process. Children with divorced parents are more...

DIY Divorces: Can You Really Do It Yourself?

Divorce is often challenging and emotional, and you might wonder if it is something to handle independently. A DIY divorce, or a “pro se” divorce, is one the parties handle without an attorney’s assistance. While it is possible to file for divorce...

Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorces

Going through a divorce can be a difficult and emotional process, and it is easy to get caught up in the stress and chaos of it all. However, it’s important to remember that divorce is not just a legal process; it also has significant financial implications that...

Tips For Handling Your Finances After Divorce

Finances are tricky to handle after a divorce, especially since the divorce itself would have taken so much of an emotional and financial toll. But just as you can navigate a divorce with the right steps, you can be equipped to handle your finances once the separation...

Dangers That Social Media Activities Can Pose to Your Divorce Process

Divorce proceedings can be a genuinely tricky period for all parties involved, and so much can and usually will go wrong. During a legal separation, there are bound to be heightened emotions, frustrations, and unresolved tension. It is not unexpected that one or both...