By far the hardest part about divorce is addressing the issue of child custody (parenting time). Splitting time with your child can be a rough transition for both the parents and the children involved. Along with the emotional stress comes … Read More
Summer is upon us! Your children are out of school, and you may be trying to juggle the stress of going through a divorce while keeping everyone entertained. Keeping a consistent schedule full of things to focus on is one … Read More
When you are involved in a child custody battle, every step forward may seem like a struggle. Even in low-conflict child custody disputes, unique disagreements arise. As experienced mediators, we have realized a startling pattern of unexpected conflict during our … Read More
It is no secret that a divorce is tough on the whole family, especially young children. They may be unable to comprehend what divorce means, or how your family dynamic will change. Children often experience emotional distress and behavioral problems, … Read More
The dating game can look quite daunting after you have been through a divorce. Odds are, your whole perspective on relationships has changed since you and your spouse split. For many former spouses, dating is a sensitive topic to bring … Read More
You have probably already seen the viral video of a little girl explaining to her parents why they should get along. “I want you and my dad to be friends.” These very honest words echo why cooperative divorce is necessary … Read More
Going through a divorce is a tough transition for all those involved. School can bring some much-needed structure and stability back into the child’s life during a time that can be quite tumultuous for them at home. During summer, visitation … Read More
In our hearts, we all hope for the best as we proceed through key life transitions. Naturally, we feel optimistic as we start out with our new life partner. Things seem to be going well at first, and then reality … Read More
The unthinkable has happened. You are divorced and are faced with figuring out how to make it on your own. The questions feel endless. Where will I live? Will I be able to find a job? And the most challenging … Read More
By Tom Norton, CPA, CDFA The child tax credit is available to all parents of a child under age 17, and is worth up to $1,000. If the parents are divorced or were never married, only one parent can take … Read More