Family Law Blog

While many think about divorce in a legal light, most forget the emotional struggles that come with that, for both you and your family. Ending a long time relationship creates negative feelings that we just want to bottle up inside, where it neither gets acknowledged or dealt with. Professionals in the field of psychology agree that doing this instead of dealing with these negative emotions head on create more problems in the long run, for both you and your children or family. Today, we hear about how professionals in psychotherapy can help both with the divorce itself and the emotional burden that comes with it.

Money is a struggle that we all face on a constant basis, and sometimes those struggles lead to a divorce due to a lack of openness about finances. In these situations, you want to be sure you are covered. Whether you believe your spouse has hidden finances or assets during the marriage, or if you have never handled your finances in the past and are worried about dishonesty, talking with a Forensic Accountant could potentially save you a fortune. Today, we speak with one of these professionals about what they do and how they can help during a divorce.

Latrice Knighton is a member of the Sterling Law Offices partner team and an award-winning divorce attorney, life coach, and speaker. She helps clients resolve their problems by using legal techniques and smart tactics learned through decades of experience as well as...

Latrice Knighton is a member of the Sterling Law Offices partner team and an award-winning divorce attorney, life coach, and speaker. She helps clients resolve their problems by using legal techniques and smart tactics learned through decades of experience...

Latrice Knighton is a member of the Sterling Law Offices partner team and an award-winning divorce attorney, life coach, and speaker. She helps clients resolve their problems by using legal techniques and smart tactics learned through decades of experience as well as...

Latrice Knighton is a member of the Sterling Law Offices partner team and an award-winning divorce attorney, life coach, and speaker. She helps clients resolve their problems by using legal techniques and smart tactics learned through decades of...

Are you worried about protecting the assets you just won in a divorce? You should be. Everyone needs to make sure that they have enough insurance to protect against any loss, and planning for insurance after a divorce is a necessity. I talk to April Carlisle of Farmers Insurance and she talks about when is the right time to start working on insurance planning.

Divorce causes parties to experience a lot of emotion. And sometimes those emotions can become too overwhelming. Learn reasons why talking with a therapist can help you, and tips on how to cope with divorce in my conversation with Dr. Dawn Nelson of the Centre for Human Flourishing.

Latrice Knighton is a member of the Sterling Law Offices partner team and an award-winning divorce attorney, life coach, and speaker. She helps clients resolve their problems by using legal techniques and smart tactics learned through decades of...

Are you worried that your spouse forged your signature on a loan? Or a check? Do you want to hold them responsible but don't know how you can do it. Jane Lewis, forensic document examiner, can help your attorney prove a forged or fake signature for you. Learn how in this article.

A divorce is a time to look at your saving and spending. You need to know if you have enough money saved for your retirement and money to live comfortably. For many people, it requires you to acknowledge whether you understand your retirement plan or start creating one. Ann Massaro of DiDonato, Massaro & Associates talks about how a certified financial planner can help you!

Unfortunately, it isn't enough to file the divorce paperwork to start the divorce process. The court can’t make decisions or rulings unless it has jurisdiction over you and your spouse. The court gains jurisdiction over you when you meet residency requirements and file. The court achieves jurisdiction over your spouse when he receives official and verifiable notice of the divorce so he has an opportunity to object to what you’re asking for. Here is firsthand information about the process server does and how they can help you. I interviewed Mark of Due Process Service, LLC.

Are you worried about where you are going to live after your divorce? Do you want to purchase a home during a divorce but unsure if it is possible? Or, what to do if you want to purchase a home during your divorce? We talk with Anne Brannon, AVP Senior Mortgage Loan Officer with Johnson Bank, who gives you helpful tips to securing a mortgage for your next home now.

Are you worried about what is going to happen to your home in your divorce? Do you want to keep the home if you can afford it? Or, are you hoping to get a large pay out from your spouse who wants to keep your home? For many people, the value given by a home appraiser has significant impact on the outcome of your divorce. Discover what the process entails and how to prepare for it in my interview with home appraiser Rick Vozar of Vozar Service Appraisals, Inc.

Are you and your spouse constantly fighting? Do you or your spouse threaten to call the police? It is always better to avoid conflict with your spouse and not involve the police when you are going through a divorce. But, if you are being investigated by the police, here are some things that you need to know to avoid an injunction or being charged with a crime.

Are you worrying, “Can afford to divorce?” The answer simply is maybe. Its time to talk about creating a new budget, looking at debts and understanding your retirement future. We have some very helpful answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions – all answered by Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Debra Melvin of Investors Advisory Group.

You can learn more about Debra Melvin at InvestorsAdvisoryGroup.com.

Will I have to pay alimony? How long will I have to pay alimony? These are top questions most divorcing people want to know. The answer depends on how much your spouse makes and whether they are earning the most money based on their experience and education. Understand how a vocational expert can help increase your spouse's income and lower your alimony.

We interview an expert, Sarah Holmes of Vocational Professionals, to address some of your concerns about your spouse and their employment opportunities. You can learn more about Sarah Holmes at www.vocpros.com.

Are you going through a divorce and want to get out of your home mortgage? Do you want to sell your home? Are you worried about getting enough money out of the sale of your home? We have asked a top realtor the most frequently asked questions from clients going through a divorce and complied the answers here to help you decide what the best steps for you to get the most money out of the sale of your home.

A successful relationship requires that you build a strong financial future together, remain in-sync raising your children, and stay focused on keeping your romantic relationship alive — which all require significantly more time and effort than most people imagine.

Disappointment is a hard and complicated feeling. You will experience more than one feeling at a time including hurt, sadness, anger, frustration and many others feelings. When we are disappointed, we may not want to do the things we need to do, which is why we need to learn skills to get over the disappointment sooner than later. You will learn tips to get over disappointment in this blog.