Property division is one of the complex and stressful aspects of a divorce. It can be a time consuming process to merely assess which property is separate and which is marital. Probably the most consuming asset of all, emotionally and financially, is the house. If you are looking at a divorce and are worried about your financial future, your biggest…
As more and more couples get divorced in midlife, more and more people are being faced with concerns about how this divorce will affect their retirement plans. According to an ING U.S. study, divorcees are much more apprehensive about affording retirement than are married couples. The study also found that women who divorced ended up with $34,000 less than divorced…
All manner of issues contribute to the stress of a divorce. Many of these issues are financial. Alimony is one such matter. If you have any questions about your case, please do not hesitate to contact the Hopper Law Office. In the meantime, here are some common questions to which we provide the answer. What is alimony? Alimony is another…
When it comes to filing for a divorce, the process may be a complicating one, regardless if you and your spouse are having a peaceful separation or not. However, when it comes to getting what you want in a divorce settlement, it is very common that spouses will agree to use the route of mediation in order to reach a…
When children’s parents are going through a divorce, it is safe to assume that they will have a difficult time processing what is taking place. Whether they are experiencing denial of some sort or they are blame shifting the split onto their own little shoulders, children can often carry much of the pressure of the split in themselves. It is…
While a divorce is far from ideal for the spouses, as there will be the stress of property division, new living arrangements, custody, support, and a complete life change; as parents we tend to forget the biggest concern we ought to have when we divorce our spouse—the children. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle bustle…
If you are going through a divorce, there are a few things that you will want to ask yourself before you decide whether or not keeping the house is the best route for you to go. While it may hold much sentimental value to your life, your children, and friendships, it may or may not be best of you to…
Parents who choose to file for a divorce are given varying options for how to handle the situation for their children. This means that they are given an option between joint or shared custody, in order to determine what is best for the children and works most efficiently with the parents. Joint custody is basically when the parents are given…
If you are considering a divorce, one of the concerns you may have in regards to your separation is the fact that you still have children, and you desperately want them to go to a good college. Not only do you hope that they will have the opportunity for a strong education, but you also wish to help them pay…
The Kardashian family over the past few years has been on our news feeds online and with celebrity gossip; we all know Kim filed for a divorce just 72 days after saying her vows, and we all have heard about the huge financial battle which was taking place between her and Kris Humphries, as he tried to seek control over…