Child Tax Credits and Stimulus Payments
What Do Divorced Parents Need to Know? Co-written by Carrie Lehmann and David DuFault As tax time and deadlines are now approaching, recent changes to the tax code and the new government stimulus package are bringing up a lot of questions for parents that do not file taxes together, or that have had a life […]
What Do You Need to Know About Divorce in 2021?
What Do You Need to Know About Divorce in 2021? 2020 was a challenging year for many. We had to find new approaches to adapt to different ways of living within our jobs, social groups, and families. For some, these adjustments included spending more time at home, and may have led to the tough realization […]
Holiday Co-Parenting and COVID-19
When most people think of holidays they think of celebrations, overindulging in giant meals and sweet treats, parties, presents, passing on traditions, and making memories with friends and family. However, the holiday season can look very different after separation or divorce, particularly when children are involved. Add in a global pandemic and this holiday season […]
Mental Health and Divorce
You may remember the media frenzy surrounding Kanye West’s bid (and unbid) for presidency; his first and only campaign rally in Charleston, South Carolina; and his ensuing flurry of tweets directed to and about his wife, children and her family wherein he dropped the word “divorce”. To her credit, Kim Kardashian-West, or possibly her public […]
Can I Get Separated and Divorced During a Pandemic?
You have been socially distancing with your partner and have decided you want a divorce. In short, yes you can separate during a pandemic and potentially resolve all related matters by agreement. While the final divorce may be delayed, there are options in the meantime. Separation and Divorce are is not ideal or simple under […]
Resolved to Divorce
Originally posted in MomsCharlotte. Walk into any grocery store after the New Year and it’s predictable: “low fat” foods and shakes are everywhere you look. The lines at Weight Watchers are practically out the door. People are actually using their gym memberships! Or, Tony Horton and P90X may become your best new friend. (Do your […]
Post-Divorce Parenting: Falling into Place
Originally posted in MomsCharlotte. When I meet with a parent for the first time, they are most surprised to learn that the children will typically share holidays once parents separate from one another. I have seen more tears than I care to share – in fact, a nice tissue box was one of the first […]
The 13 Scariest Parts of Divorce
Just mention the words “separation” or “divorce” and people often get uncomfortable. No one really likes to think about the ending of a relationship, much less all the stressful things that come with it. Here are 13 “scary” parts to separation and divorce and what you can do to face some of the fear: Being […]
Attorney Fees – Unraveling the Mystery
A lot of people going through a separation and divorce find themselves concerned about the expense of attorney’s fees. Additionally, for many people, attorney’s fees are an unexpected expense; it is not as if people save up for a divorce. To make matters worse, attorney’s fees can be difficult to understand. For attorneys, especially family […]
Can You Hear Me Now? Effective Communication, Co-Parenting, and Back to School
Everyone knows effective communication is vital, yet many of us still struggle with it. Poor communication often breeds confusion and frustration, and if you are in the midst of a separation or divorce focusing on effective communication becomes even more vital. As we (somehow) gear up for another school year, communication between divorced parents remains […]